CVE-2022-22521

Name: CVE-2022-22521
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-27T16:15:11.737+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22521 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In Miele Benchmark Programming Tool with versions Prior to 1.2.71, executable files manipulated by attackers are unknowingly executed with users privileges. An attacker with low privileges may trick a user with administrative privileges to execute these binaries as admin.. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Miele Benchmark Programming Tool with versions Prior to 1.2.71, executable files manipulated by attackers are unknowingly executed with users privileges. An attacker with low privileges may trick a user with administrative privileges to execute these binaries as admin.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.52%

40.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Miele	Benchmark Programming Tool	< 1.2.72

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166881/Miele-Benchmark-Programming-Tool-1.1.49-1.2.71-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Apr/42Exploit, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2022-015/Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
https://www.miele.de/p/miele-benchmark-programming-tool-2296.htmPatch, Product, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166881/Miele-Benchmark-Programming-Tool-1.1.49-1.2.71-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Apr/42Exploit, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2022-015/Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
https://www.miele.de/p/miele-benchmark-programming-tool-2296.htmPatch, Product, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 27, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22521?

How severe is CVE-2022-22521?

CVE-2022-22521 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22521?

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