How severe is CVE-2022-32552?

CVE-2022-32552 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-2022-32552 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-32552?

CVE-2022-32552 primarily affects Purestorage Purity//fa. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32552?

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-2022-32552 published?

CVE-2022-32552 was published on 2022-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-32552

CVE-2022-32552 is a high-severity vulnerability in Purestorage Purity//fa 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Purestorage Purity//fa
Published: 2022-06-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Pure Storage FlashArray products running Purity//FA 6.2.0 - 6.2.3, 6.1.0 - 6.1.12, 6.0.0 - 6.0.8, 5.3.0 - 5.3.17, 5.2.x and prior Purity//FA releases, and Pure Storage FlashBlade products running Purity//FB 3.3.0, 3.2.0 - 3.2.4, 3.1.0 - 3.1.12, 3.0.x and prior Purity//FB releases are vulnerable to a privilege escalation via the manipulation of Python environment variables which can be exploited by a logged-in user to escape a restricted shell to an unrestricted shell with root privileges. No other Pure Storage products or services are affected. Remediation is available from Pure Storage via a self-serve “opt-in” patch, manual patch application or a software upgrade to an unaffected version of Purity software.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-32552?: Pure Storage FlashArray products running Purity//FA 6.2.0 - 6.2.3, 6.1.0 - 6.1.12, 6.0.0 - 6.0.8, 5.3.0 - 5.3.17, 5.2.x and prior Purity//FA releases, and Pure Storage FlashBlade products running Purity//FB 3.3.0, 3.2.0 - 3.2.4, 3.1.0 - 3.1.12, 3.0.x and prior Purity//FB releases are vulnerable to a privilege escalation via the manipulation of Python environment variables which can be exploited by a logged-in user to escape a restricted shell to an unrestricted shell with root privileges. No other Pure Storage products or services are affected. Remediation is available from Pure Storage via a self-serve “opt-in” patch, manual patch application or a software upgrade to an unaffected version of Purity software.
How severe is CVE-2022-32552?: CVE-2022-32552 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-2022-32552 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-32552?: CVE-2022-32552 primarily affects Purestorage Purity//fa. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32552?: 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-2022-32552 published?: CVE-2022-32552 was published on 2022-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.purestorage.com/Pure_Security/Security_Bundle_2022-04-04/Security_Advisory_for_%E2%80%9Csecurity-bundle-2022-04-04

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:purestorage:purity\/\/fa:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:purestorage:purity\/\/fb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Purestorage Purity//fa

CVE-2024-0002 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): A condition exists in FlashArray Purity whereby an attacker can employ a privileged account allowing remote access to…
CVE-2024-0001 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): A condition exists in FlashArray Purity whereby a local account intended for initial array configuration remains active…
CVE-2022-32554 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Pure Storage FlashArray products running Purity//FA 6.2.0 - 6.2.3, 6.1.0 - 6.1.12, 6.0.0 - 6.0.8, 5.3.0 - 5.3.17, 5.2.x…
CVE-2024-0005 — Critical (CVSS 9.1): A condition exists in FlashArray and FlashBlade Purity whereby a malicious user could execute arbitrary commands…
CVE-2024-0004 — Critical (CVSS 9.1): A condition exists in FlashArray Purity whereby an user with array admin role can execute arbitrary commands remotely…
CVE-2024-0003 — Critical (CVSS 9.1): A condition exists in FlashArray Purity whereby a malicious user could use a remote administrative service to create an…

All CVEs affecting Purestorage Purity//fa →