CVE-2022-48623
CVE-2022-48623 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Rurban Cpanel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-51318
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Rurban Cpanel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Cpanel::JSON::XS package before 4.33 for Perl performs out-of-bounds accesses in a way that allows attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-48623?
- The Cpanel::JSON::XS package before 4.33 for Perl performs out-of-bounds accesses in a way that allows attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service.
- How severe is CVE-2022-48623?
- CVE-2022-48623 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, 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 none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-48623 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-48623?
- CVE-2022-48623 affects Rurban Cpanel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-48623?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2022-48623 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2022-48623 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-51318.
- When was CVE-2022-48623 published?
- CVE-2022-48623 was published on 2024-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/briandfoy/cpan-security-advisory/blob/9374f98bef51e1ae887f293234050551c079776f/cpansa/CPANSA-Cpanel-JSON-XS.yml#L25-L36
- https://github.com/rurban/Cpanel-JSON-XS/commit/41f32396eee9395a40f9ed80145c37622560de9b
- https://github.com/rurban/Cpanel-JSON-XS/issues/208
- https://metacpan.org/release/RURBAN/Cpanel-JSON-XS-4.33/changes
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:rurban:cpanel\:\:json\:\:xs:*:*:*:*:*:perl:*:*
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