How severe is CVE-2024-0822?

CVE-2024-0822 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 high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-0822 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0822?

CVE-2024-0822 affects Ovirt Ovirt-engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0822?

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-2024-0822 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-0822 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16606.

When was CVE-2024-0822 published?

CVE-2024-0822 was published on 2024-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-0822

CVE-2024-0822 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ovirt Ovirt-engine 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16606
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Ovirt Ovirt-engine
Published: 2024-01-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An authentication bypass vulnerability was found in overt-engine. This flaw allows the creation of users in the system without authentication due to a flaw in the CreateUserSession command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0822?: An authentication bypass vulnerability was found in overt-engine. This flaw allows the creation of users in the system without authentication due to a flaw in the CreateUserSession command.
How severe is CVE-2024-0822?: CVE-2024-0822 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 high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-0822 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-0822?: CVE-2024-0822 affects Ovirt Ovirt-engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0822?: 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-2024-0822 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-0822 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16606.
When was CVE-2024-0822 published?: CVE-2024-0822 was published on 2024-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ovirt:ovirt-engine:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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