CVE-2022-28994

Name: CVE-2022-28994
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-29T17:15:22.477+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-28994 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Small HTTP Server version 3.06 suffers from a remote buffer overflow vulnerability via long GET request.. EPSS estimates a 2.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Small HTTP Server version 3.06 suffers from a remote buffer overflow vulnerability via long GET request.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.18%

80.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Smallsrv	Small Http Server	3.06

References

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166622/Small-HTTP-Server-3.06-Remote-Buffer-Overflow.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166622/Small-HTTP-Server-3.06-Remote-Buffer-Overflow.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 29, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-28994?

Small HTTP Server version 3.06 suffers from a remote buffer overflow vulnerability via long GET request.

How severe is CVE-2022-28994?

CVE-2022-28994 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28994?

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-2022-28994?

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Source: NVD / NIST