What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-1996?

CVE-2022-1996 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.7%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-1996?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-1996. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 2.7%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-1996?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-1996. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Go Restful CVE-2022-1996

CRITICAL

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key (CWE-639)

2022-06-08 security@huntr.dev

Authentication Bypass Go Restful Fedora

9.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.1 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jun 08, 2022 - 13:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.1

DescriptionNVD

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in GitHub repository emicklei/go-restful prior to v3.8.0.

AnalysisAI

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in GitHub repository emicklei/go-restful prior to v3.8.0. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-639. Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in GitHub repository emicklei/go-restful prior to v3.8.0. Affected products include: Go-Restful Project Go-Restful, Fedoraproject Fedora.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.