How severe is CVE-2022-2975?

CVE-2022-2975 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-2975 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2975?

CVE-2022-2975 affects Avaya Aura Application Enablement Services. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2975?

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-2022-2975 published?

CVE-2022-2975 was published on 2022-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2975

CVE-2022-2975 is a high-severity vulnerability in Avaya Aura Application Enablement Services with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Avaya Aura Application Enablement Services
Published: 2022-10-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability related to weak permissions was detected in Avaya Aura Application Enablement Services web application, allowing an administrative user to modify accounts leading to execution of arbitrary code as the root user. This issue affects Application Enablement Services versions 8.0.0.0 through 8.1.3.4 and 10.1.0.0 through 10.1.0.1. Versions prior to 8.0.0.0 are end of manufacturing support and were not evaluated.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2975?: A vulnerability related to weak permissions was detected in Avaya Aura Application Enablement Services web application, allowing an administrative user to modify accounts leading to execution of arbitrary code as the root user. This issue affects Application Enablement Services versions 8.0.0.0 through 8.1.3.4 and 10.1.0.0 through 10.1.0.1. Versions prior to 8.0.0.0 are end of manufacturing support and were not evaluated.
How severe is CVE-2022-2975?: CVE-2022-2975 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-2975 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2975?: CVE-2022-2975 affects Avaya Aura Application Enablement Services. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2975?: 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-2022-2975 published?: CVE-2022-2975 was published on 2022-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://download.avaya.com/css/public/documents/101083688

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:avaya:aura_application_enablement_services:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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