How severe is CVE-2022-31256?

CVE-2022-31256 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-31256 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-31256?

CVE-2022-31256 affects Opensuse Factory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31256?

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-2022-31256 published?

CVE-2022-31256 was published on 2022-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-31256

CVE-2022-31256 is a high-severity vulnerability in Opensuse Factory 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Opensuse Factory
Published: 2022-10-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability in a script called by the sendmail systemd service of openSUSE Factory allows local attackers to escalate from user mail to root. This issue affects: SUSE openSUSE Factory sendmail versions prior to 8.17.1-1.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-31256?: A Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability in a script called by the sendmail systemd service of openSUSE Factory allows local attackers to escalate from user mail to root. This issue affects: SUSE openSUSE Factory sendmail versions prior to 8.17.1-1.1.
How severe is CVE-2022-31256?: CVE-2022-31256 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-31256 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-31256?: CVE-2022-31256 affects Opensuse Factory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-31256?: 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-2022-31256 published?: CVE-2022-31256 was published on 2022-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1204696

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:opensuse:factory:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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