CVE-2022-2996

Name: CVE-2022-2996
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-01T18:15:09.147+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.4/10EPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2996 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in the python-scciclient when making an HTTPS connection to a server where the server's certificate would not be verified. This issue opens up the connection to possible Man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw was found in the python-scciclient when making an HTTPS connection to a server where the server's certificate would not be verified. This issue opens up the connection to possible Man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.49%

38.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Python-Scciclient Project	Python-Scciclient	0.11.0
Debian	Debian Linux	10.0

References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://opendev.org/x/python-scciclient/commit/274dca0344b65b4ac113d3271d21c17e970a636cPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://opendev.org/x/python-scciclient/commit/274dca0344b65b4ac113d3271d21c17e970a636cPatch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 1, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2996?

How severe is CVE-2022-2996?

CVE-2022-2996 has a CVSS score of 7.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2996?

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-2022-2996?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST