CVE-2022-2653

Name: CVE-2022-2653
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-04T10:15:08.06+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2653 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. With this vulnerability an attacker can read many sensitive files like configuration files, or the /proc/self/environ file, that contains the environment variable used by the web server that includes database credentials. If the web server user is root, an attacker will be able to read any file in the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

With this vulnerability an attacker can read many sensitive files like configuration files, or the /proc/self/environ file, that contains the environment variable used by the web server that includes database credentials. If the web server user is root, an attacker will be able to read any file in the system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.78%

51.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Planka	Planka	< 1.5.1

References

https://github.com/plankanban/planka/commit/ac1df5201dfdaf68d37f7e1b272bc137870d7418Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/5dff7cf9-8bb2-4f67-a02d-b94db5009d70Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/plankanban/planka/commit/ac1df5201dfdaf68d37f7e1b272bc137870d7418Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/5dff7cf9-8bb2-4f67-a02d-b94db5009d70Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 4, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2653?

How severe is CVE-2022-2653?

CVE-2022-2653 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2653?

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-2022-2653?

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Source: NVD / NIST