How severe is CVE-2022-27903?

CVE-2022-27903 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-27903 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27903?

CVE-2022-27903 primarily affects Eve-ng. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27903?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-27903 published?

CVE-2022-27903 was published on 2022-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27903

CVE-2022-27903 is a high-severity vulnerability in Eve-ng with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Eve-ng
Published: 2022-05-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An OS Command Injection vulnerability in the configuration parser of Eve-NG Professional through 4.0.1-65 and Eve-NG Community through 2.0.3-112 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute commands as root by editing virtualization command parameters of imported UNL files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27903?: An OS Command Injection vulnerability in the configuration parser of Eve-NG Professional through 4.0.1-65 and Eve-NG Community through 2.0.3-112 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute commands as root by editing virtualization command parameters of imported UNL files.
How severe is CVE-2022-27903?: CVE-2022-27903 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-27903 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27903?: CVE-2022-27903 primarily affects Eve-ng. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27903?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-27903 published?: CVE-2022-27903 was published on 2022-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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