How severe is CVE-2022-3748?

CVE-2022-3748 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-3748 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-3748?

CVE-2022-3748 affects Forgerock Access Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3748?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-3748 published?

CVE-2022-3748 was published on 2023-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-3748

CVE-2022-3748 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Forgerock Access Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Forgerock Access Management
Published: 2023-04-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Authorization vulnerability in ForgeRock Inc. Access Management allows Authentication Bypass. This issue affects Access Management: from 6.5.0 through 7.2.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3748?: Improper Authorization vulnerability in ForgeRock Inc. Access Management allows Authentication Bypass. This issue affects Access Management: from 6.5.0 through 7.2.0.
How severe is CVE-2022-3748?: CVE-2022-3748 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-3748 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-3748?: CVE-2022-3748 affects Forgerock Access Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3748?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-3748 published?: CVE-2022-3748 was published on 2023-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:forgerock:access_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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