CVE-2022-29222

Name: CVE-2022-29222
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-21T00:15:12.047+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-29222 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Pion DTLS is a Go implementation of Datagram Transport Layer Security. Prior to version 2.1.5, a DTLS Client could provide a Certificate that it doesn't posses the private key for and Pion DTLS wouldn't reject it. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Pion DTLS is a Go implementation of Datagram Transport Layer Security. Prior to version 2.1.5, a DTLS Client could provide a Certificate that it doesn't posses the private key for and Pion DTLS wouldn't reject it. This issue affects users that are using Client certificates only. The connection itself is still secure. The Certificate provided by clients can't be trusted when using a Pion DTLS server prior to version 2.1.5. Users should upgrade to version 2.1.5 to receive a patch. There are currently no known workarounds.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.70%

48.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-295

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pion	Dtls	< 2.1.5

References

https://github.com/pion/dtls/commit/d2f797183a9f044ce976e6df6f362662ca722412Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pion/dtls/releases/tag/v2.1.5Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pion/dtls/security/advisories/GHSA-w45j-f832-hxvhThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/pion/dtls/commit/d2f797183a9f044ce976e6df6f362662ca722412Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pion/dtls/releases/tag/v2.1.5Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pion/dtls/security/advisories/GHSA-w45j-f832-hxvhThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 21, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29222?

How severe is CVE-2022-29222?

CVE-2022-29222 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29222?

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