CVE-2022-0652

Name: CVE-2022-0652
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-22T00:15:08.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0652 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Confd log files contain local users', including root’s, SHA512crypt password hashes with insecure access permissions. This allows a local attacker to attempt off-line brute-force attacks against these password hashes in Sophos UTM before version 9.710.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Confd log files contain local users', including root’s, SHA512crypt password hashes with insecure access permissions. This allows a local attacker to attempt off-line brute-force attacks against these password hashes in Sophos UTM before version 9.710.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.18%

8.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sophos	Unified Threat Management	< 9.710

References

https://www.sophos.com/en-us/security-advisories/sophos-sa-20220321-utm-9710Vendor Advisory
https://www.sophos.com/en-us/security-advisories/sophos-sa-20220321-utm-9710Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 22, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0652?

How severe is CVE-2022-0652?

CVE-2022-0652 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0652?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST