How severe is CVE-2022-45478?

CVE-2022-45478 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-45478 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-2022-45478?

CVE-2022-45478 affects Telepad-app Telepad. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45478?

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

When was CVE-2022-45478 published?

CVE-2022-45478 was published on 2022-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-45478

CVE-2022-45478 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Telepad-app Telepad with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Telepad-app Telepad
Published: 2022-12-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Telepad allows an attacker (in a man-in-the-middle position between the server and a connected device) to see all data (including keypresses) in cleartext. CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45478?: Telepad allows an attacker (in a man-in-the-middle position between the server and a connected device) to see all data (including keypresses) in cleartext. CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
How severe is CVE-2022-45478?: CVE-2022-45478 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-45478 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-2022-45478?: CVE-2022-45478 affects Telepad-app Telepad. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45478?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-45478 published?: CVE-2022-45478 was published on 2022-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.synopsys.com/blogs/software-security/cyrc-advisory-remote-code-execution-vulnerabilities-mouse-keyboard-apps/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:telepad-app:telepad:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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