How severe is CVE-2022-3068?

CVE-2022-3068 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-3068 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-3068?

CVE-2022-3068 affects Octoprint. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3068?

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-2022-3068 published?

CVE-2022-3068 was published on 2022-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-3068

CVE-2022-3068 is a high-severity vulnerability in Octoprint with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Octoprint
Published: 2022-09-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Privilege Management in GitHub repository octoprint/octoprint prior to 1.8.3.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3068?: Improper Privilege Management in GitHub repository octoprint/octoprint prior to 1.8.3.
How severe is CVE-2022-3068?: CVE-2022-3068 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-3068 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-3068?: CVE-2022-3068 affects Octoprint. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3068?: 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-2022-3068 published?: CVE-2022-3068 was published on 2022-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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