How severe is CVE-2022-40725?

CVE-2022-40725 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, 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 low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-40725 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40725?

CVE-2022-40725 affects Pingidentity Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40725?

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-2022-40725 published?

CVE-2022-40725 was published on 2023-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40725

CVE-2022-40725 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pingidentity Desktop with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Pingidentity Desktop
Published: 2023-04-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PingID Desktop prior to the latest released version 1.7.4 contains a vulnerability that can be exploited to bypass the maximum PIN attempts permitted before the time-based lockout is activated.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40725?: PingID Desktop prior to the latest released version 1.7.4 contains a vulnerability that can be exploited to bypass the maximum PIN attempts permitted before the time-based lockout is activated.
How severe is CVE-2022-40725?: CVE-2022-40725 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, 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 low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-40725 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40725?: CVE-2022-40725 affects Pingidentity Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40725?: 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-2022-40725 published?: CVE-2022-40725 was published on 2023-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://docs.pingidentity.com/r/en-us/pingid/desktop_app_1.7.4

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pingidentity:desktop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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