CVE-2022-43516
CVE-2022-43516 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zabbix with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-16.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-16
- Affected product: Zabbix
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A Firewall Rule which allows all incoming TCP connections to all programs from any source and to all ports is created in Windows Firewall after Zabbix agent installation (MSI)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-43516?
- A Firewall Rule which allows all incoming TCP connections to all programs from any source and to all ports is created in Windows Firewall after Zabbix agent installation (MSI)
- How severe is CVE-2022-43516?
- CVE-2022-43516 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2022-43516 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-43516?
- CVE-2022-43516 primarily affects Zabbix. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-43516?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-43516 published?
- CVE-2022-43516 was published on 2022-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_firewall:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:6.0.12:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:6.2.6:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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