How severe is CVE-2022-3980?

CVE-2022-3980 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-2022-3980 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-3980?

CVE-2022-3980 affects Sophos Mobile. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3980?

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-2022-3980 published?

CVE-2022-3980 was published on 2022-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-3980

CVE-2022-3980 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sophos Mobile 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Sophos Mobile
Published: 2022-11-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An XML External Entity (XEE) vulnerability allows server-side request forgery (SSRF) and potential code execution in Sophos Mobile managed on-premises between versions 5.0.0 and 9.7.4.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3980?: An XML External Entity (XEE) vulnerability allows server-side request forgery (SSRF) and potential code execution in Sophos Mobile managed on-premises between versions 5.0.0 and 9.7.4.
How severe is CVE-2022-3980?: CVE-2022-3980 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-2022-3980 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-3980?: CVE-2022-3980 affects Sophos Mobile. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3980?: 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-2022-3980 published?: CVE-2022-3980 was published on 2022-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.sophos.com/en-us/security-advisories/sophos-sa-20221116-smc-xee

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sophos:mobile:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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