How severe is CVE-2022-28339?

CVE-2022-28339 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-28339 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28339?

CVE-2022-28339 affects Trendmicro Housecall For Home Networks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28339?

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.

Does CVE-2022-28339 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-28339 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-32791.

When was CVE-2022-28339 published?

CVE-2022-28339 was published on 2025-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28339

CVE-2022-28339 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Housecall For Home Networks with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-32791
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Trendmicro Housecall For Home Networks
Published: 2025-02-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks version 5.3.1302 and below contains an uncontrolled search patch element vulnerability that could allow an attacker with low user privileges to create a malicious DLL that could lead to escalated privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28339?: Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks version 5.3.1302 and below contains an uncontrolled search patch element vulnerability that could allow an attacker with low user privileges to create a malicious DLL that could lead to escalated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2022-28339?: CVE-2022-28339 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-28339 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28339?: CVE-2022-28339 affects Trendmicro Housecall For Home Networks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28339?: 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.
Does CVE-2022-28339 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-28339 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-32791.
When was CVE-2022-28339 published?: CVE-2022-28339 was published on 2025-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:housecall_for_home_networks:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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