What is CVE-2022-23770?

CVE-2022-23770 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2022-10-17.

How severe is CVE-2022-23770?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Path Traversal in Linux Kernel

CVE-2022-23770

This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute remote commands with improper validation of parameters of certain API constructors. Remote attackers could use this vulnerability to execute malicious commands such as directory traversal.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

Published 2022-10-17 · last modified 2026-06-17.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.015 (73.4th percentile), scored 2026-10-01.

Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 73rd percentile — 73.4% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.015 · newest: 0.015 · change: +0.000

Affected products

Linux Kernel
Wisa Smart Wing Cms
Wisa Corp. Smart Wing Cms — versions unspecified

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

www.krcert.or.kr/krcert/secNoticeView.do (Third Party Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23770?: CVE-2022-23770 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2022-10-17.
How severe is CVE-2022-23770?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.