How severe is CVE-2022-44264?

CVE-2022-44264 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-44264 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-44264?

CVE-2022-44264 affects Dentsplysirona Sidexis. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44264?

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-2022-44264 published?

CVE-2022-44264 was published on 2023-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-44264

CVE-2022-44264 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dentsplysirona Sidexis with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-428.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: Dentsplysirona Sidexis
Published: 2023-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dentsply Sirona Sidexis <= 4.3 is vulnerable to Unquoted Service Path.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-44264?: Dentsply Sirona Sidexis <= 4.3 is vulnerable to Unquoted Service Path.
How severe is CVE-2022-44264?: CVE-2022-44264 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-44264 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-44264?: CVE-2022-44264 affects Dentsplysirona Sidexis. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44264?: 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-2022-44264 published?: CVE-2022-44264 was published on 2023-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dentsplysirona:sidexis:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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