How severe is CVE-2022-3261?

CVE-2022-3261 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-3261 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-3261?

CVE-2022-3261 affects Redhat Openstack Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3261?

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

When was CVE-2022-3261 published?

CVE-2022-3261 was published on 2023-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-3261

CVE-2022-3261 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Openstack Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Redhat Openstack Platform
Published: 2023-09-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A flaw was found in OpenStack. Multiple components show plain-text passwords in /var/log/messages during the OpenStack overcloud update run, leading to a disclosure of sensitive information problem.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3261?: A flaw was found in OpenStack. Multiple components show plain-text passwords in /var/log/messages during the OpenStack overcloud update run, leading to a disclosure of sensitive information problem.
How severe is CVE-2022-3261?: CVE-2022-3261 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-3261 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-3261?: CVE-2022-3261 affects Redhat Openstack Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3261?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-3261 published?: CVE-2022-3261 was published on 2023-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openstack_platform:16.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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