How severe is CVE-2022-32273?

CVE-2022-32273 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-32273 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-32273?

CVE-2022-32273 affects Opswat Metadefender. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32273?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-32273 published?

CVE-2022-32273 was published on 2022-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-32273

CVE-2022-32273 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Opswat Metadefender with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-203.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-203
Affected product: Opswat Metadefender
Published: 2022-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

As a result of an observable discrepancy in returned messages, OPSWAT MetaDefender Core (MDCore) before 5.1.2 could allow an authenticated user to enumerate filenames on the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-32273?: As a result of an observable discrepancy in returned messages, OPSWAT MetaDefender Core (MDCore) before 5.1.2 could allow an authenticated user to enumerate filenames on the server.
How severe is CVE-2022-32273?: CVE-2022-32273 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-32273 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-32273?: CVE-2022-32273 affects Opswat Metadefender. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32273?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-32273 published?: CVE-2022-32273 was published on 2022-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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