How severe is CVE-2022-48571?

CVE-2022-48571 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-48571 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-48571?

CVE-2022-48571 affects Memcached. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-48571?

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-2022-48571 published?

CVE-2022-48571 was published on 2023-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-48571

CVE-2022-48571 is a high-severity vulnerability in Memcached with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Memcached
Published: 2023-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

memcached 1.6.7 allows a Denial of Service via multi-packet uploads in UDP.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-48571?: memcached 1.6.7 allows a Denial of Service via multi-packet uploads in UDP.
How severe is CVE-2022-48571?: CVE-2022-48571 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-48571 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-48571?: CVE-2022-48571 affects Memcached. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-48571?: 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-2022-48571 published?: CVE-2022-48571 was published on 2023-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:memcached:memcached:1.6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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