How severe is CVE-2022-34621?

CVE-2022-34621 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-34621 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-34621?

CVE-2022-34621 primarily affects Mealie. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34621?

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

When was CVE-2022-34621 published?

CVE-2022-34621 was published on 2022-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-34621

CVE-2022-34621 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mealie with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-639.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Mealie
Published: 2022-08-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Mealie 1.0.0beta3 was discovered to contain an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability which allows attackers to modify user passwords and other attributes via modification of the user_id parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-34621?: Mealie 1.0.0beta3 was discovered to contain an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability which allows attackers to modify user passwords and other attributes via modification of the user_id parameter.
How severe is CVE-2022-34621?: CVE-2022-34621 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-34621 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-34621?: CVE-2022-34621 primarily affects Mealie. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34621?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-34621 published?: CVE-2022-34621 was published on 2022-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:mealie:mealie:0.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mealie:mealie:1.0.0:beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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