How severe is CVE-2022-34298?

CVE-2022-34298 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-2022-34298 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-34298?

CVE-2022-34298 affects Openidentityplatform Openam. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34298?

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

When was CVE-2022-34298 published?

CVE-2022-34298 was published on 2022-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-34298

CVE-2022-34298 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openidentityplatform Openam 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Openidentityplatform Openam
Published: 2022-06-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The NT auth module in OpenAM before 14.6.6 allows a "replace Samba username attack."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-34298?: The NT auth module in OpenAM before 14.6.6 allows a "replace Samba username attack."
How severe is CVE-2022-34298?: CVE-2022-34298 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-2022-34298 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-34298?: CVE-2022-34298 affects Openidentityplatform Openam. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34298?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-34298 published?: CVE-2022-34298 was published on 2022-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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