CVE-2022-28795

Name: CVE-2022-28795
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-12T17:15:10.94+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-28795 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability within the Avira Password Manager Browser Extensions provided a potential loophole where, if a user visited a page crafted by an attacker, the discovered vulnerability could trigger the Password Manager Extension to fill in the password field automatically. An attacker could then access this information via JavaScript. EPSS estimates a 0.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability within the Avira Password Manager Browser Extensions provided a potential loophole where, if a user visited a page crafted by an attacker, the discovered vulnerability could trigger the Password Manager Extension to fill in the password field automatically. An attacker could then access this information via JavaScript. The issue was fixed with the browser extensions version 2.18.5 for Chrome, MS Edge, Opera, Firefox, and Safari.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.95%

56.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Avira	Password Manager	2.18.4
Avira	Password Manager	2.18.4.3847
Avira	Password Manager	2.18.4.3868
Avira	Password Manager	2.18.4.38471

References

https://support.norton.com/sp/static/external/tools/security-advisories.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://support.norton.com/sp/static/external/tools/security-advisories.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-28795?

How severe is CVE-2022-28795?

CVE-2022-28795 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28795?

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