How severe is CVE-2022-40979?

CVE-2022-40979 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-40979 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40979?

CVE-2022-40979 affects Jetbrains Teamcity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40979?

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

When was CVE-2022-40979 published?

CVE-2022-40979 was published on 2022-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40979

CVE-2022-40979 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jetbrains Teamcity with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Jetbrains Teamcity
Published: 2022-09-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In JetBrains TeamCity before 2022.04.4 environmental variables of "password" type could be logged when using custom Perforce executable

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40979?: In JetBrains TeamCity before 2022.04.4 environmental variables of "password" type could be logged when using custom Perforce executable
How severe is CVE-2022-40979?: CVE-2022-40979 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-40979 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40979?: CVE-2022-40979 affects Jetbrains Teamcity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40979?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-40979 published?: CVE-2022-40979 was published on 2022-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fixed/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jetbrains:teamcity:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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