How severe is CVE-2022-48685?

CVE-2022-48685 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-48685 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-48685?

CVE-2022-48685 affects Logpoint Siem. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-48685?

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.

Does CVE-2022-48685 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-48685 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-51380.

When was CVE-2022-48685 published?

CVE-2022-48685 was published on 2024-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-48685

CVE-2022-48685 is a high-severity vulnerability in Logpoint Siem with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-51380
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Logpoint Siem
Published: 2024-04-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Logpoint 7.1 before 7.1.2. The daily executed cron file clean_secbi_old_logs is writable by all users and is executed as root, leading to privilege escalation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-48685?: An issue was discovered in Logpoint 7.1 before 7.1.2. The daily executed cron file clean_secbi_old_logs is writable by all users and is executed as root, leading to privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2022-48685?: CVE-2022-48685 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-48685 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-48685?: CVE-2022-48685 affects Logpoint Siem. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-48685?: 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.
Does CVE-2022-48685 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-48685 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-51380.
When was CVE-2022-48685 published?: CVE-2022-48685 was published on 2024-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://servicedesk.logpoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/7997112373277-Privilege-Escalation-Through-Cronjob

Affected products (1)

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