How severe is CVE-2022-45213?

CVE-2022-45213 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-45213 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-45213?

CVE-2022-45213 affects Perfsonar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45213?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-45213 published?

CVE-2022-45213 was published on 2023-01-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-45213

CVE-2022-45213 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Perfsonar with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-73.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-73
Affected product: Perfsonar
Published: 2023-01-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

perfSONAR before 4.4.6 inadvertently supports the parse option for a file:// URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45213?: perfSONAR before 4.4.6 inadvertently supports the parse option for a file:// URL.
How severe is CVE-2022-45213?: CVE-2022-45213 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-45213 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-45213?: CVE-2022-45213 affects Perfsonar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45213?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-45213 published?: CVE-2022-45213 was published on 2023-01-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:perfsonar:perfsonar:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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