How severe is CVE-2022-2901?

CVE-2022-2901 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-2901 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2901?

CVE-2022-2901 affects Chatwoot. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2901?

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-2022-2901 published?

CVE-2022-2901 was published on 2022-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2901

CVE-2022-2901 is a high-severity vulnerability in Chatwoot with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Chatwoot
Published: 2022-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Authorization in GitHub repository chatwoot/chatwoot prior to 2.8.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2901?: Improper Authorization in GitHub repository chatwoot/chatwoot prior to 2.8.
How severe is CVE-2022-2901?: CVE-2022-2901 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-2901 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2901?: CVE-2022-2901 affects Chatwoot. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2901?: 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-2022-2901 published?: CVE-2022-2901 was published on 2022-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:chatwoot:chatwoot:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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