How severe is CVE-2022-3217?

CVE-2022-3217 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-3217 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-3217?

CVE-2022-3217 affects Visam Vbase. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3217?

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-2022-3217 published?

CVE-2022-3217 was published on 2022-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-3217

CVE-2022-3217 is a high-severity vulnerability in Visam Vbase 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Visam Vbase
Published: 2022-09-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

When logging in to a VBASE runtime project via Web-Remote, the product uses XOR with a static initial key to obfuscate login messages. An unauthenticated remote attacker with the ability to capture a login session can obtain the login credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3217?: When logging in to a VBASE runtime project via Web-Remote, the product uses XOR with a static initial key to obfuscate login messages. An unauthenticated remote attacker with the ability to capture a login session can obtain the login credentials.
How severe is CVE-2022-3217?: CVE-2022-3217 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-3217 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-3217?: CVE-2022-3217 affects Visam Vbase. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3217?: 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-2022-3217 published?: CVE-2022-3217 was published on 2022-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2022-31

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:visam:vbase:11.7.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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