How severe is CVE-2022-27978?

CVE-2022-27978 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-27978 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27978?

CVE-2022-27978 affects Tooljet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27978?

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-2022-27978 published?

CVE-2022-27978 was published on 2023-04-26 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2022-27978

CVE-2022-27978 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tooljet with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-755.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-755
Affected product: Tooljet
Published: 2023-04-26
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

Tooljet v1.6 does not properly handle missing values in the API, allowing attackers to arbitrarily reset passwords via a crafted HTTP request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27978?: Tooljet v1.6 does not properly handle missing values in the API, allowing attackers to arbitrarily reset passwords via a crafted HTTP request.
How severe is CVE-2022-27978?: CVE-2022-27978 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-27978 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27978?: CVE-2022-27978 affects Tooljet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27978?: 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-2022-27978 published?: CVE-2022-27978 was published on 2023-04-26 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:tooljet:tooljet:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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