CVE-2022-31251

Name: CVE-2022-31251
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-07T09:15:08.81+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-31251 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in the packaging of the slurm testsuite of openSUSE Factory allows local attackers with control over the slurm user to escalate to root. This issue affects: openSUSE Factory slurm versions prior to 22.05.2-3.3.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in the packaging of the slurm testsuite of openSUSE Factory allows local attackers with control over the slurm user to escalate to root. This issue affects: openSUSE Factory slurm versions prior to 22.05.2-3.3.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.20%

10.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opensuse	Factory	< 22.05.2-3.3

References

https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1201674Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1201674Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 7, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-31251?

How severe is CVE-2022-31251?

CVE-2022-31251 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31251?

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