CVE-2022-1697

Name: CVE-2022-1697
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-06T18:15:10.493+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.9/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1697 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Okta Active Directory Agent versions 3.8.0 through 3.11.0 installed the Okta AD Agent Update Service using an unquoted path. Note: To remediate this vulnerability, you must uninstall Okta Active Directory Agent and reinstall Okta Active Directory Agent 3.12.0 or greater per the documentation.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Okta Active Directory Agent versions 3.8.0 through 3.11.0 installed the Okta AD Agent Update Service using an unquoted path. Note: To remediate this vulnerability, you must uninstall Okta Active Directory Agent and reinstall Okta Active Directory Agent 3.12.0 or greater per the documentation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.24%

15.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-428

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Okta	Active Directory Agent	3.8.0
Okta	Active Directory Agent	3.9.0
Okta	Active Directory Agent	3.10.0
Okta	Active Directory Agent	3.11.0

References

https://help.okta.com/en-us/Content/Topics/Directory/ad-agent-update.htmVendor Advisory
https://support.okta.com/help/s/article/Security-Notice-CVE-2022-1697-FAQMitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://trust.okta.com/security-advisories/okta-active-directory-agent-cve-2022-1697Vendor Advisory
https://help.okta.com/en-us/Content/Topics/Directory/ad-agent-update.htmVendor Advisory
https://support.okta.com/help/s/article/Security-Notice-CVE-2022-1697-FAQMitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://trust.okta.com/security-advisories/okta-active-directory-agent-cve-2022-1697Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 6, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1697?

How severe is CVE-2022-1697?

CVE-2022-1697 has a CVSS score of 3.9/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1697?

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