How severe is CVE-2022-27965?

CVE-2022-27965 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-27965 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27965?

CVE-2022-27965 affects Netsarang Xlpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27965?

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

When was CVE-2022-27965 published?

CVE-2022-27965 was published on 2022-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27965

CVE-2022-27965 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netsarang Xlpd with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-428.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: Netsarang Xlpd
Published: 2022-03-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Xlpd v7.0.0094 and below contains a binary hijack vulnerability which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .exe file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27965?: Xlpd v7.0.0094 and below contains a binary hijack vulnerability which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .exe file.
How severe is CVE-2022-27965?: CVE-2022-27965 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-27965 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27965?: CVE-2022-27965 affects Netsarang Xlpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27965?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-27965 published?: CVE-2022-27965 was published on 2022-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netsarang:xlpd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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