CVE-2022-4294
CVE-2022-4294 is a high-severity vulnerability in Avira Avira Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-269.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Affected product: Avira Avira Security
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Norton, Avira, Avast and AVG Antivirus for Windows may be susceptible to a Privilege Escalation vulnerability, which is a type of issue whereby an attacker may attempt to compromise the software application to gain elevated access to resources that are normally protected from an application or user.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-4294?
- Norton, Avira, Avast and AVG Antivirus for Windows may be susceptible to a Privilege Escalation vulnerability, which is a type of issue whereby an attacker may attempt to compromise the software application to gain elevated access to resources that are normally protected from an application or user.
- How severe is CVE-2022-4294?
- CVE-2022-4294 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-4294 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-4294?
- CVE-2022-4294 primarily affects Avira Avira Security. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-4294?
- 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-2022-4294 published?
- CVE-2022-4294 was published on 2023-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:avira:avira_security:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:norton:power_eraser:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:avast:antivirus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:avg:antivirus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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