CVE-2022-37710
CVE-2022-37710 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pattersondental Eaglesoft with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-798.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-798
- Affected product: Pattersondental Eaglesoft
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Patterson Dental Eaglesoft 21 has AES-256 encryption but there are two ways to obtain a keyfile: (1) keybackup.data > License > Encryption Key or (2) Eaglesoft.Server.Configuration.data > DbEncryptKeyPrimary > Encryption Key. Applicable files are encrypted with keys and salt that are hardcoded into a DLL or EXE file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-37710?
- Patterson Dental Eaglesoft 21 has AES-256 encryption but there are two ways to obtain a keyfile: (1) keybackup.data > License > Encryption Key or (2) Eaglesoft.Server.Configuration.data > DbEncryptKeyPrimary > Encryption Key. Applicable files are encrypted with keys and salt that are hardcoded into a DLL or EXE file.
- How severe is CVE-2022-37710?
- CVE-2022-37710 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-37710 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-37710?
- CVE-2022-37710 affects Pattersondental Eaglesoft. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-37710?
- 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-2022-37710 published?
- CVE-2022-37710 was published on 2022-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:pattersondental:eaglesoft:21.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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