How severe is CVE-2022-30984?

CVE-2022-30984 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-30984 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-30984?

CVE-2022-30984 primarily affects Rubrik Cdm. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-30984?

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-2022-30984 published?

CVE-2022-30984 was published on 2022-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-30984

CVE-2022-30984 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rubrik Cdm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Rubrik Cdm
Published: 2022-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability in the Rubrik Backup Service (RBS) Agent for Linux or Unix-based systems in Rubrik CDM 7.0.1, 7.0.1-p1, 7.0.1-p2 or 7.0.1-p3 before CDM 7.0.2-p2 could allow a local attacker to obtain root privileges by sending a crafted message to the RBS agent.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-30984?: A buffer overflow vulnerability in the Rubrik Backup Service (RBS) Agent for Linux or Unix-based systems in Rubrik CDM 7.0.1, 7.0.1-p1, 7.0.1-p2 or 7.0.1-p3 before CDM 7.0.2-p2 could allow a local attacker to obtain root privileges by sending a crafted message to the RBS agent.
How severe is CVE-2022-30984?: CVE-2022-30984 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-30984 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-30984?: CVE-2022-30984 primarily affects Rubrik Cdm. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-30984?: 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-2022-30984 published?: CVE-2022-30984 was published on 2022-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:rubrik:cdm:7.0.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rubrik:cdm:7.0.1:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rubrik:cdm:7.0.1:p2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rubrik:cdm:7.0.1:p3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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