How severe is CVE-2022-33996?

CVE-2022-33996 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-33996 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-33996?

CVE-2022-33996 affects Devolutions Devolutions Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33996?

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-2022-33996 published?

CVE-2022-33996 was published on 2022-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-33996

CVE-2022-33996 is a high-severity vulnerability in Devolutions Devolutions Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Devolutions Devolutions Server
Published: 2022-07-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect permission management in Devolutions Server before 2022.2 allows a new user with a preexisting username to inherit the permissions of that previous user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-33996?: Incorrect permission management in Devolutions Server before 2022.2 allows a new user with a preexisting username to inherit the permissions of that previous user.
How severe is CVE-2022-33996?: CVE-2022-33996 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-33996 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-33996?: CVE-2022-33996 affects Devolutions Devolutions Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-33996?: 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-2022-33996 published?: CVE-2022-33996 was published on 2022-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:devolutions:devolutions_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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