How severe is CVE-2022-33991?

CVE-2022-33991 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-33991 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-33991?

CVE-2022-33991 affects Dproxy-nexgen Project Dproxy-nexgen. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33991?

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

When was CVE-2022-33991 published?

CVE-2022-33991 was published on 2022-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-33991

CVE-2022-33991 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dproxy-nexgen Project Dproxy-nexgen with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-290.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-290
Affected product: Dproxy-nexgen Project Dproxy-nexgen
Published: 2022-08-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

dproxy-nexgen (aka dproxy nexgen) forwards and caches DNS queries with the CD (aka checking disabled) bit set to 1. This leads to disabling of DNSSEC protection provided by upstream resolvers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-33991?: dproxy-nexgen (aka dproxy nexgen) forwards and caches DNS queries with the CD (aka checking disabled) bit set to 1. This leads to disabling of DNSSEC protection provided by upstream resolvers.
How severe is CVE-2022-33991?: CVE-2022-33991 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-33991 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-33991?: CVE-2022-33991 affects Dproxy-nexgen Project Dproxy-nexgen. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-33991?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-33991 published?: CVE-2022-33991 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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