How severe is CVE-2022-3179?

CVE-2022-3179 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-2022-3179 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-3179?

CVE-2022-3179 affects Ikus-soft Rdiffweb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3179?

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-2022-3179 published?

CVE-2022-3179 was published on 2022-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-3179

CVE-2022-3179 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ikus-soft Rdiffweb 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-521.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-521
Affected product: Ikus-soft Rdiffweb
Published: 2022-09-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Weak Password Requirements in GitHub repository ikus060/rdiffweb prior to 2.4.2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3179?: Weak Password Requirements in GitHub repository ikus060/rdiffweb prior to 2.4.2.
How severe is CVE-2022-3179?: CVE-2022-3179 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-2022-3179 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-3179?: CVE-2022-3179 affects Ikus-soft Rdiffweb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3179?: 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-2022-3179 published?: CVE-2022-3179 was published on 2022-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ikus-soft:rdiffweb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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CVE-2022-4724 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Improper Access Control in GitHub repository ikus060/rdiffweb prior to 2.5.5.
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CVE-2022-4314 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Improper Privilege Management in GitHub repository ikus060/rdiffweb prior to 2.5.2.
CVE-2022-3362 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Insufficient Session Expiration in GitHub repository ikus060/rdiffweb prior to 2.5.0.
CVE-2022-3363 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Business Logic Errors in GitHub repository ikus060/rdiffweb prior to 2.5.0a7.
CVE-2022-3327 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Missing Authentication for Critical Function in GitHub repository ikus060/rdiffweb prior to 2.5.0a6.

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