How severe is CVE-2022-33988?

CVE-2022-33988 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-33988 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-33988?

CVE-2022-33988 affects Dproxy-nexgen Project Dproxy-nexgen. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33988?

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-2022-33988 published?

CVE-2022-33988 was published on 2022-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-33988

CVE-2022-33988 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dproxy-nexgen Project Dproxy-nexgen with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-444.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-444
Affected product: Dproxy-nexgen Project Dproxy-nexgen
Published: 2022-08-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

dproxy-nexgen (aka dproxy nexgen) re-uses the DNS transaction id (TXID) value from client queries, which allows attackers (able to send queries to the resolver) to conduct DNS cache-poisoning attacks because the TXID value is known to the attacker.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-33988?: dproxy-nexgen (aka dproxy nexgen) re-uses the DNS transaction id (TXID) value from client queries, which allows attackers (able to send queries to the resolver) to conduct DNS cache-poisoning attacks because the TXID value is known to the attacker.
How severe is CVE-2022-33988?: CVE-2022-33988 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-33988 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-33988?: CVE-2022-33988 affects Dproxy-nexgen Project Dproxy-nexgen. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-33988?: 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-2022-33988 published?: CVE-2022-33988 was published on 2022-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dproxy-nexgen_project:dproxy-nexgen:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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