How severe is CVE-2023-0922?

CVE-2023-0922 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-0922 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0922?

CVE-2023-0922 primarily affects Samba. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0922?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-0922 published?

CVE-2023-0922 was published on 2023-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0922

CVE-2023-0922 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samba with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Samba
Published: 2023-04-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Samba AD DC administration tool, when operating against a remote LDAP server, will by default send new or reset passwords over a signed-only connection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0922?: The Samba AD DC administration tool, when operating against a remote LDAP server, will by default send new or reset passwords over a signed-only connection.
How severe is CVE-2023-0922?: CVE-2023-0922 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-0922 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0922?: CVE-2023-0922 primarily affects Samba. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0922?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-0922 published?: CVE-2023-0922 was published on 2023-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:4.18.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:4.18.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:4.18.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:4.18.0:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:4.18.0:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*

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