What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-32427?

CVE-2022-32427 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.4%.

Windows Client CVE-2022-32427

HIGH

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2022-08-25 cve@mitre.org

Microsoft Path Traversal Windows Client

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 25, 2022 - 02:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionNVD

PrinterLogic Windows Client through 25.0.0.676 allows attackers to execute directory traversal. Authenticated users with prior knowledge of the driver filename could exploit this to escalate privileges or distribute malicious content. This issue has been resolved in PrinterLogic Windows Client 25.0.0688 and all affected are advised to upgrade.

AnalysisAI

PrinterLogic Windows Client through 25.0.0.676 allows attackers to execute directory traversal. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. PrinterLogic Windows Client through 25.0.0.676 allows attackers to execute directory traversal. Authenticated users with prior knowledge of the driver filename could exploit this to escalate privileges or distribute malicious content. This issue has been resolved in PrinterLogic Windows Client 25.0.0688 and all affected are advised to upgrade. Affected products include: Printerlogic Windows Client. Version information: through 25.0.0.676.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.