How severe is CVE-2022-33862?

CVE-2022-33862 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, 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 high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-33862 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33862?

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

Does CVE-2022-33862 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-33862 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-36901.

When was CVE-2022-33862 published?

CVE-2022-33862 was published on 2024-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-33862

CVE-2022-33862 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-36901
Weakness: CWE-287
Published: 2024-11-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IPP software prior to v1.71 is vulnerable to default credential vulnerability. This could lead attackers to identify and access vulnerable systems.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-33862?: IPP software prior to v1.71 is vulnerable to default credential vulnerability. This could lead attackers to identify and access vulnerable systems.
How severe is CVE-2022-33862?: CVE-2022-33862 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, 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 high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-33862 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-33862?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-33862 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-33862 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-36901.
When was CVE-2022-33862 published?: CVE-2022-33862 was published on 2024-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/ETN-VA-2022-1011.pdf

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