CVE-2022-43685
CVE-2022-43685 is a high-severity vulnerability in Okfn Ckan with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-862.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-862
- Affected product: Okfn Ckan
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
CKAN through 2.9.6 account takeovers by unauthenticated users when an existing user id is sent via an HTTP POST request. This allows a user to take over an existing account including superuser accounts.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-43685?
- CKAN through 2.9.6 account takeovers by unauthenticated users when an existing user id is sent via an HTTP POST request. This allows a user to take over an existing account including superuser accounts.
- How severe is CVE-2022-43685?
- CVE-2022-43685 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-43685 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-43685?
- CVE-2022-43685 affects Okfn Ckan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-43685?
- 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-2022-43685 published?
- CVE-2022-43685 was published on 2022-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:okfn:ckan:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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