How severe is CVE-2022-41859?

CVE-2022-41859 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-41859 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-41859?

CVE-2022-41859 affects Freeradius. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41859?

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-2022-41859 published?

CVE-2022-41859 was published on 2023-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-41859

CVE-2022-41859 is a high-severity vulnerability in Freeradius with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Freeradius
Published: 2023-01-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In freeradius, the EAP-PWD function compute_password_element() leaks information about the password which allows an attacker to substantially reduce the size of an offline dictionary attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-41859?: In freeradius, the EAP-PWD function compute_password_element() leaks information about the password which allows an attacker to substantially reduce the size of an offline dictionary attack.
How severe is CVE-2022-41859?: CVE-2022-41859 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-41859 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-41859?: CVE-2022-41859 affects Freeradius. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41859?: 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-2022-41859 published?: CVE-2022-41859 was published on 2023-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:freeradius:freeradius:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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