How severe is CVE-2022-44216?

CVE-2022-44216 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-44216 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-44216?

CVE-2022-44216 primarily affects Sir Gnuboard. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44216?

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-2022-44216 published?

CVE-2022-44216 was published on 2023-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-44216

CVE-2022-44216 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sir Gnuboard 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Sir Gnuboard
Published: 2023-02-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Gnuboard 5.5.4 and 5.5.5 is vulnerable to Insecure Permissions. An attacker can change password of all users without knowing victim's original password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-44216?: Gnuboard 5.5.4 and 5.5.5 is vulnerable to Insecure Permissions. An attacker can change password of all users without knowing victim's original password.
How severe is CVE-2022-44216?: CVE-2022-44216 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-44216 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-44216?: CVE-2022-44216 primarily affects Sir Gnuboard. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44216?: 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-2022-44216 published?: CVE-2022-44216 was published on 2023-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sir:gnuboard:5.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sir:gnuboard:5.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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