How severe is CVE-2022-27608?

CVE-2022-27608 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-27608 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27608?

CVE-2022-27608 affects Forcepoint One Endpoint. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27608?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-27608 published?

CVE-2022-27608 was published on 2022-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27608

CVE-2022-27608 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Forcepoint One Endpoint with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.0)
CVSS v2: 3.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Forcepoint One Endpoint
Published: 2022-04-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Forcepoint One Endpoint prior to version 22.01 installed on Microsoft Windows is vulnerable to registry key tampering by users with Administrator privileges. This could result in a user disabling anti-tampering mechanisms which would then allow the user to disable Forcepoint One Endpoint and the protection offered by it.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27608?: Forcepoint One Endpoint prior to version 22.01 installed on Microsoft Windows is vulnerable to registry key tampering by users with Administrator privileges. This could result in a user disabling anti-tampering mechanisms which would then allow the user to disable Forcepoint One Endpoint and the protection offered by it.
How severe is CVE-2022-27608?: CVE-2022-27608 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-27608 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27608?: CVE-2022-27608 affects Forcepoint One Endpoint. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27608?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-27608 published?: CVE-2022-27608 was published on 2022-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://help.forcepoint.com/security/CVE/CVE-2022-27608.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:forcepoint:one_endpoint:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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