How severe is CVE-2022-32294?

CVE-2022-32294 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-32294 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-32294?

CVE-2022-32294 affects Zimbra Collaboration. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32294?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-32294 published?

CVE-2022-32294 was published on 2022-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-32294

CVE-2022-32294 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Zimbra Collaboration with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Zimbra Collaboration
Published: 2022-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Zimbra Collaboration Open Source 8.8.15 does not encrypt the initial-login randomly created password (from the "zmprove ca" command). It is visible in cleartext on port UDP 514 (aka the syslog port). NOTE: a third party reports that this cannot be reproduced.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-32294?: Zimbra Collaboration Open Source 8.8.15 does not encrypt the initial-login randomly created password (from the "zmprove ca" command). It is visible in cleartext on port UDP 514 (aka the syslog port). NOTE: a third party reports that this cannot be reproduced.
How severe is CVE-2022-32294?: CVE-2022-32294 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-32294 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-32294?: CVE-2022-32294 affects Zimbra Collaboration. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32294?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-32294 published?: CVE-2022-32294 was published on 2022-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zimbra:collaboration:8.8.15:*:*:*:open_source:*:*:*

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