CVE-2022-21818

Name: CVE-2022-21818
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-15T00:15:07.56+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-21818 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA License System contains a vulnerability in the installation scripts for the DLS virtual appliance, where a user on a network after signing in to the portal can access other users’ credentials, allowing them to gain escalated privileges, resulting in limited impact to both confidentiality and integrity.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NVIDIA License System contains a vulnerability in the installation scripts for the DLS virtual appliance, where a user on a network after signing in to the portal can access other users’ credentials, allowing them to gain escalated privileges, resulting in limited impact to both confidentiality and integrity.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	License System	< 1.1

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5319Vendor Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5319Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 15, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-21818?

How severe is CVE-2022-21818?

CVE-2022-21818 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21818?

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