How severe is CVE-2022-28684?

CVE-2022-28684 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-28684 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28684?

CVE-2022-28684 primarily affects Devexpress. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28684?

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-2022-28684 published?

CVE-2022-28684 was published on 2022-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28684

CVE-2022-28684 is a high-severity vulnerability in Devexpress with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-502.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-502
Affected product: Devexpress
Published: 2022-08-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of DevExpress. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the SafeBinaryFormatter library. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account. Was ZDI-CAN-16710.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28684?: This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of DevExpress. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the SafeBinaryFormatter library. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account. Was ZDI-CAN-16710.
How severe is CVE-2022-28684?: CVE-2022-28684 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-28684 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28684?: CVE-2022-28684 primarily affects Devexpress. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28684?: 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-2022-28684 published?: CVE-2022-28684 was published on 2022-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-872/

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:devexpress:devexpress:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:devexpress:devexpress:22.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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