How severe is CVE-2022-29805?

CVE-2022-29805 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-2022-29805 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 27% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-29805?

CVE-2022-29805 affects Fishbowlinventory Fishbowl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29805?

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-2022-29805 published?

CVE-2022-29805 was published on 2022-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29805

CVE-2022-29805 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Fishbowlinventory Fishbowl with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 27% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-502.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 27% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-502
Affected product: Fishbowlinventory Fishbowl
Published: 2022-08-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Java Deserialization vulnerability in the Fishbowl Server in Fishbowl Inventory before 2022.4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XML payload.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29805?: A Java Deserialization vulnerability in the Fishbowl Server in Fishbowl Inventory before 2022.4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XML payload.
How severe is CVE-2022-29805?: CVE-2022-29805 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-2022-29805 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 27% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-29805?: CVE-2022-29805 affects Fishbowlinventory Fishbowl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29805?: 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-2022-29805 published?: CVE-2022-29805 was published on 2022-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fishbowlinventory:fishbowl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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