How severe is CVE-2022-30285?

CVE-2022-30285 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-2022-30285 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-30285?

CVE-2022-30285 affects Quest Kace Systems Management Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-30285?

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-2022-30285 published?

CVE-2022-30285 was published on 2022-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-30285

CVE-2022-30285 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Quest Kace Systems Management Appliance 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-326.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-326
Affected product: Quest Kace Systems Management Appliance
Published: 2022-08-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA) through 12.0, a hash collision is possible during authentication. This may allow authentication with invalid credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-30285?: In Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA) through 12.0, a hash collision is possible during authentication. This may allow authentication with invalid credentials.
How severe is CVE-2022-30285?: CVE-2022-30285 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-2022-30285 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-30285?: CVE-2022-30285 affects Quest Kace Systems Management Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-30285?: 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-2022-30285 published?: CVE-2022-30285 was published on 2022-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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