How severe is CVE-2022-31257?

CVE-2022-31257 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-31257 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-31257?

CVE-2022-31257 affects Mendix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31257?

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-2022-31257 published?

CVE-2022-31257 was published on 2022-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-31257

CVE-2022-31257 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mendix with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Mendix
Published: 2022-07-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Mendix Applications using Mendix 7 (All versions < V7.23.31), Mendix Applications using Mendix 8 (All versions < V8.18.18), Mendix Applications using Mendix 9 (All versions < V9.14.0), Mendix Applications using Mendix 9 (V9.12) (All versions < V9.12.2), Mendix Applications using Mendix 9 (V9.6) (All versions < V9.6.12). In case of access to an active user session in an application that is built with an affected version, it’s possible to change that user’s password bypassing password validations within a Mendix application. This could allow to set weak passwords.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-31257?: A vulnerability has been identified in Mendix Applications using Mendix 7 (All versions < V7.23.31), Mendix Applications using Mendix 8 (All versions < V8.18.18), Mendix Applications using Mendix 9 (All versions < V9.14.0), Mendix Applications using Mendix 9 (V9.12) (All versions < V9.12.2), Mendix Applications using Mendix 9 (V9.6) (All versions < V9.6.12). In case of access to an active user session in an application that is built with an affected version, it’s possible to change that user’s password bypassing password validations within a Mendix application. This could allow to set weak passwords.
How severe is CVE-2022-31257?: CVE-2022-31257 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-31257 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-31257?: CVE-2022-31257 affects Mendix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-31257?: 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-2022-31257 published?: CVE-2022-31257 was published on 2022-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-433782.pdf

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mendix:mendix:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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