CVE-2022-28994
CVE-2022-28994 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Smallsrv Small Http 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-120.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-120
- Affected product: Smallsrv Small Http Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Small HTTP Server version 3.06 suffers from a remote buffer overflow vulnerability via long GET request.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-28994?
- Small HTTP Server version 3.06 suffers from a remote buffer overflow vulnerability via long GET request.
- How severe is CVE-2022-28994?
- CVE-2022-28994 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-2022-28994 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-28994?
- CVE-2022-28994 affects Smallsrv Small Http Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-28994?
- 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-2022-28994 published?
- CVE-2022-28994 was published on 2022-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:smallsrv:small_http_server:3.06:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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