How severe is CVE-2022-45197?

CVE-2022-45197 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-2022-45197 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-45197?

CVE-2022-45197 affects Slixmpp Project Slixmpp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45197?

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-2022-45197 published?

CVE-2022-45197 was published on 2022-12-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-45197

CVE-2022-45197 is a high-severity vulnerability in Slixmpp Project Slixmpp 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Slixmpp Project Slixmpp
Published: 2022-12-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Slixmpp before 1.8.3 lacks SSL Certificate hostname validation in XMLStream, allowing an attacker to pose as any server in the eyes of Slixmpp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45197?: Slixmpp before 1.8.3 lacks SSL Certificate hostname validation in XMLStream, allowing an attacker to pose as any server in the eyes of Slixmpp.
How severe is CVE-2022-45197?: CVE-2022-45197 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-2022-45197 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-45197?: CVE-2022-45197 affects Slixmpp Project Slixmpp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45197?: 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-2022-45197 published?: CVE-2022-45197 was published on 2022-12-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:slixmpp_project:slixmpp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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