How severe is CVE-2022-4796?

CVE-2022-4796 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-4796 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-4796?

CVE-2022-4796 affects Usememos Memos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4796?

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-2022-4796 published?

CVE-2022-4796 was published on 2022-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-4796

CVE-2022-4796 is a high-severity vulnerability in Usememos Memos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-648.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-648
Affected product: Usememos Memos
Published: 2022-12-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs in GitHub repository usememos/memos prior to 0.9.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4796?: Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs in GitHub repository usememos/memos prior to 0.9.1.
How severe is CVE-2022-4796?: CVE-2022-4796 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-4796 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-4796?: CVE-2022-4796 affects Usememos Memos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4796?: 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-2022-4796 published?: CVE-2022-4796 was published on 2022-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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