How severe is CVE-2022-32149?

CVE-2022-32149 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 none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-32149 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-32149?

CVE-2022-32149 affects Golang Text. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32149?

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-2022-32149 published?

CVE-2022-32149 was published on 2022-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-32149

CVE-2022-32149 is a high-severity vulnerability in Golang Text 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-772.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-772
Affected product: Golang Text
Published: 2022-10-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An attacker may cause a denial of service by crafting an Accept-Language header which ParseAcceptLanguage will take significant time to parse.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-32149?: An attacker may cause a denial of service by crafting an Accept-Language header which ParseAcceptLanguage will take significant time to parse.
How severe is CVE-2022-32149?: CVE-2022-32149 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 none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-32149 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-32149?: CVE-2022-32149 affects Golang Text. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32149?: 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-2022-32149 published?: CVE-2022-32149 was published on 2022-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:golang:text:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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