How severe is CVE-2022-45608?

CVE-2022-45608 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-2022-45608 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-45608?

CVE-2022-45608 affects Thingsboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45608?

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-2022-45608 published?

CVE-2022-45608 was published on 2023-03-01 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2022-45608

CVE-2022-45608 is a high-severity vulnerability in Thingsboard 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Thingsboard
Published: 2023-03-01
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

An issue was discovered in ThingsBoard 3.4.1, allows low privileged attackers (CUSTOMER_USER) to gain escalated privileges (vertically) and become an Administrator (TENANT_ADMIN) or (SYS_ADMIN) on the web application. It is important to note that in order to accomplish this, the attacker must know the corresponding API's parameter (authority : value).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45608?: An issue was discovered in ThingsBoard 3.4.1, allows low privileged attackers (CUSTOMER_USER) to gain escalated privileges (vertically) and become an Administrator (TENANT_ADMIN) or (SYS_ADMIN) on the web application. It is important to note that in order to accomplish this, the attacker must know the corresponding API's parameter (authority : value).
How severe is CVE-2022-45608?: CVE-2022-45608 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-2022-45608 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-45608?: CVE-2022-45608 affects Thingsboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45608?: 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-2022-45608 published?: CVE-2022-45608 was published on 2023-03-01 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:thingsboard:thingsboard:3.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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