How severe is CVE-2022-44715?

CVE-2022-44715 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-2022-44715 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-44715?

CVE-2022-44715 affects Netscout Ngeniusone. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44715?

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-2022-44715 published?

CVE-2022-44715 was published on 2023-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-44715

CVE-2022-44715 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netscout Ngeniusone 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Netscout Ngeniusone
Published: 2023-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper File Permissions in NetScout nGeniusONE 6.3.2 build 904 allows authenticated remote users to gain permissions via a crafted payload.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-44715?: Improper File Permissions in NetScout nGeniusONE 6.3.2 build 904 allows authenticated remote users to gain permissions via a crafted payload.
How severe is CVE-2022-44715?: CVE-2022-44715 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-2022-44715 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-44715?: CVE-2022-44715 affects Netscout Ngeniusone. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44715?: 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-2022-44715 published?: CVE-2022-44715 was published on 2023-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.netscout.com/securityadvisories

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netscout:ngeniusone:6.3.2:build904:*:*:*:*:*:*

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