How severe is CVE-2022-33922?

CVE-2022-33922 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-33922 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-33922?

CVE-2022-33922 affects Dell Geodrive. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33922?

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-2022-33922 published?

CVE-2022-33922 was published on 2022-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-33922

CVE-2022-33922 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Geodrive with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Dell Geodrive
Published: 2022-10-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell GeoDrive, versions prior to 2.2, contains Insecure File and Folder Permissions vulnerabilities. A low privilege attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary code in the SYSTEM security context. Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-33922?: Dell GeoDrive, versions prior to 2.2, contains Insecure File and Folder Permissions vulnerabilities. A low privilege attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary code in the SYSTEM security context. Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.
How severe is CVE-2022-33922?: CVE-2022-33922 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-33922 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-33922?: CVE-2022-33922 affects Dell Geodrive. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-33922?: 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-2022-33922 published?: CVE-2022-33922 was published on 2022-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000203632

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:geodrive:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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