How severe is CVE-2022-34255?

CVE-2022-34255 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-2022-34255 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-34255?

CVE-2022-34255 primarily affects Adobe Commerce. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34255?

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-2022-34255 published?

CVE-2022-34255 was published on 2022-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-34255

CVE-2022-34255 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Commerce 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Adobe Commerce
Published: 2022-08-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.3-p2 (and earlier), 2.3.7-p3 (and earlier) and 2.4.4 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Access Control vulnerability that could result in Privilege escalation. An attacker with a low privilege account could leverage this vulnerability to perform an account takeover for a victim. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-34255?: Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.3-p2 (and earlier), 2.3.7-p3 (and earlier) and 2.4.4 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Access Control vulnerability that could result in Privilege escalation. An attacker with a low privilege account could leverage this vulnerability to perform an account takeover for a victim. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
How severe is CVE-2022-34255?: CVE-2022-34255 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-2022-34255 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-34255?: CVE-2022-34255 primarily affects Adobe Commerce. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34255?: 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-2022-34255 published?: CVE-2022-34255 was published on 2022-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/magento/apsb22-38.html

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:commerce:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:commerce:2.3.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:commerce:2.3.7:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:commerce:2.3.7:p2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:commerce:2.3.7:p3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:commerce:2.4.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:commerce:2.4.3:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:commerce:2.4.3:p2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:commerce:2.4.4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:magento:magento:*:*:*:*:commerce:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:magento:magento:2.3.7:-:*:*:commerce:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:magento:magento:2.3.7:p1:*:*:commerce:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:magento:magento:2.3.7:p2:*:*:commerce:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:magento:magento:2.3.7:p3:*:*:commerce:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:magento:magento:2.4.3:-:*:*:commerce:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:magento:magento:2.4.3:p1:*:*:commerce:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:magento:magento:2.4.3:p2:*:*:commerce:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:magento:magento:2.4.4:-:*:*:commerce:*:*:*

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