CVE-2022-31199

Name: CVE-2022-31199
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-08T01:15:09.767+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 36.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-31199 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Remote code execution vulnerabilities exist in the Netwrix Auditor User Activity Video Recording component affecting both the Netwrix Auditor server and agents installed on monitored systems. The remote code execution vulnerabilities exist within the underlying protocol used by the component, and potentially allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code as the NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM user on affected systems, including on systems Netwrix Auditor monitors.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 36.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Remote code execution vulnerabilities exist in the Netwrix Auditor User Activity Video Recording component affecting both the Netwrix Auditor server and agents installed on monitored systems. The remote code execution vulnerabilities exist within the underlying protocol used by the component, and potentially allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code as the NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM user on affected systems, including on systems Netwrix Auditor monitors.

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

36.15%

98.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Aug 1, 2023.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netwrix	Auditor	< 10.5

References

https://bishopfox.com/blog/netwrix-auditor-advisoryExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://bishopfox.com/blog/netwrix-auditor-advisoryExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-31199US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Nov 8, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-31199?

How severe is CVE-2022-31199?

CVE-2022-31199 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 36.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31199?

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-2022-31199?

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Source: NVD / NIST