How severe is CVE-2022-34043?

CVE-2022-34043 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-34043 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-34043?

CVE-2022-34043 affects Nomachine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34043?

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-2022-34043 published?

CVE-2022-34043 was published on 2022-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-34043

CVE-2022-34043 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nomachine with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 4.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Nomachine
Published: 2022-06-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect permissions for the folder C:\ProgramData\NoMachine\var\uninstall of Nomachine v7.9.2 allows attackers to perform a DLL hijacking attack and execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-34043?: Incorrect permissions for the folder C:\ProgramData\NoMachine\var\uninstall of Nomachine v7.9.2 allows attackers to perform a DLL hijacking attack and execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2022-34043?: CVE-2022-34043 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-34043 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-34043?: CVE-2022-34043 affects Nomachine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34043?: 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-2022-34043 published?: CVE-2022-34043 was published on 2022-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/ycdxsb/Vuln/tree/main/Nomachine-Incorrect-Folder-Permission

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nomachine:nomachine:7.9.2:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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