How severe is CVE-2022-45482?

CVE-2022-45482 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-45482 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-45482?

CVE-2022-45482 affects Lazy Mouse Project Lazy Mouse. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45482?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-45482 published?

CVE-2022-45482 was published on 2022-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-45482

CVE-2022-45482 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Lazy Mouse Project Lazy Mouse with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-521.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-521
Affected product: Lazy Mouse Project Lazy Mouse
Published: 2022-12-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Lazy Mouse server enforces weak password requirements and doesn't implement rate limiting, allowing remote unauthenticated users to easily and quickly brute force the PIN and execute arbitrary commands. CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45482?: Lazy Mouse server enforces weak password requirements and doesn't implement rate limiting, allowing remote unauthenticated users to easily and quickly brute force the PIN and execute arbitrary commands. CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
How severe is CVE-2022-45482?: CVE-2022-45482 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-45482 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-45482?: CVE-2022-45482 affects Lazy Mouse Project Lazy Mouse. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45482?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-45482 published?: CVE-2022-45482 was published on 2022-12-02 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:lazy_mouse_project:lazy_mouse:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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