CVE-2022-0675

Name: CVE-2022-0675
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-02T21:15:08.05+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0675 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In certain situations it is possible for an unmanaged rule to exist on the target system that has the same comment as the rule specified in the manifest. This could allow for unmanaged rules to exist on the target system and leave the system in an unsafe state.. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In certain situations it is possible for an unmanaged rule to exist on the target system that has the same comment as the rule specified in the manifest. This could allow for unmanaged rules to exist on the target system and leave the system in an unsafe state.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.88%

54.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Puppet	Firewall	< 3.4.0

References

https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-0675Vendor Advisory
https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-0675Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 2, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0675?

How severe is CVE-2022-0675?

CVE-2022-0675 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0675?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-0675?

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Source: NVD / NIST