CVE-2022-28357
CVE-2022-28357 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Linuxfoundation Nats-server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Linuxfoundation Nats-server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
NATS nats-server 2.2.0 through 2.7.4 allows directory traversal because of an unintended path to a management action from a management account.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-28357?
- NATS nats-server 2.2.0 through 2.7.4 allows directory traversal because of an unintended path to a management action from a management account.
- How severe is CVE-2022-28357?
- CVE-2022-28357 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-28357 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-28357?
- CVE-2022-28357 affects Linuxfoundation Nats-server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-28357?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-28357 published?
- CVE-2022-28357 was published on 2023-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:nats-server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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