How severe is CVE-2022-29270?

CVE-2022-29270 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-29270 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-29270?

CVE-2022-29270 affects Nagios Nagios Xi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29270?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-29270 published?

CVE-2022-29270 was published on 2022-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29270

CVE-2022-29270 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nagios Nagios Xi with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Nagios Nagios Xi
Published: 2022-06-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Nagios XI through 5.8.5, it is possible for a user without password verification to change his e-mail address.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29270?: In Nagios XI through 5.8.5, it is possible for a user without password verification to change his e-mail address.
How severe is CVE-2022-29270?: CVE-2022-29270 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-29270 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-29270?: CVE-2022-29270 affects Nagios Nagios Xi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29270?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-29270 published?: CVE-2022-29270 was published on 2022-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios_xi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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