How severe is CVE-2022-28198?

CVE-2022-28198 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-28198 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28198?

CVE-2022-28198 primarily affects Nvidia Omniverse Cache. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28198?

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

When was CVE-2022-28198 published?

CVE-2022-28198 was published on 2022-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28198

CVE-2022-28198 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Omniverse Cache with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. 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-706.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.6)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-706
Affected product: Nvidia Omniverse Cache
Published: 2022-04-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA Omniverse Nucleus and Cache contain a vulnerability in its configuration of OpenSSL, where an attacker with physical access to the system can cause arbitrary code execution which can impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28198?: NVIDIA Omniverse Nucleus and Cache contain a vulnerability in its configuration of OpenSSL, where an attacker with physical access to the system can cause arbitrary code execution which can impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
How severe is CVE-2022-28198?: CVE-2022-28198 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-28198 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28198?: CVE-2022-28198 primarily affects Nvidia Omniverse Cache. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28198?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-28198 published?: CVE-2022-28198 was published on 2022-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5342

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:omniverse_cache:2021.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:omniverse_nucleus:2021.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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