How severe is CVE-2022-34100?

CVE-2022-34100 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-2022-34100 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-34100?

CVE-2022-34100 affects Crestron Airmedia. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34100?

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-2022-34100 published?

CVE-2022-34100 was published on 2022-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-34100

CVE-2022-34100 is a high-severity vulnerability in Crestron Airmedia 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Crestron Airmedia
Published: 2022-09-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was discovered in the Crestron AirMedia Windows Application, version 4.3.1.39, in which a low-privileged user can gain a SYSTEM level command prompt by pre-staging a file structure prior to the installation of a trusted service executable and change permissions on that file structure during a repair operation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-34100?: A vulnerability was discovered in the Crestron AirMedia Windows Application, version 4.3.1.39, in which a low-privileged user can gain a SYSTEM level command prompt by pre-staging a file structure prior to the installation of a trusted service executable and change permissions on that file structure during a repair operation.
How severe is CVE-2022-34100?: CVE-2022-34100 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-2022-34100 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-34100?: CVE-2022-34100 affects Crestron Airmedia. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34100?: 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-2022-34100 published?: CVE-2022-34100 was published on 2022-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:crestron:airmedia:4.3.1.39:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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