CVE-2022-31257

Name: CVE-2022-31257
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-12T10:15:10.653+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-31257 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been identified in Mendix Applications using Mendix 7 (All versions < V7.23.31), Mendix Applications using Mendix 8 (All versions < V8.18.18), Mendix Applications using Mendix 9 (All versions < V9.14.0), Mendix Applications using Mendix 9 (V9.12) (All versions < V9.12.2), Mendix Applications using Mendix 9 (V9.6) (All versions < V9.6.12). In case of access to an active user session in an application that is built with an affected version, it’s possible to change that user’s password bypassing password validations within a Mendix application. EPSS estimates a 0.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Mendix Applications using Mendix 7 (All versions < V7.23.31), Mendix Applications using Mendix 8 (All versions < V8.18.18), Mendix Applications using Mendix 9 (All versions < V9.14.0), Mendix Applications using Mendix 9 (V9.12) (All versions < V9.12.2), Mendix Applications using Mendix 9 (V9.6) (All versions < V9.6.12). In case of access to an active user session in an application that is built with an affected version, it’s possible to change that user’s password bypassing password validations within a Mendix application. This could allow to set weak passwords.

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

0.67%

47.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mendix	Mendix	>= 7.0.0, < 7.32.31
Mendix	Mendix	>= 8.0.0, < 8.18.18
Mendix	Mendix	>= 9.6.0, < 9.6.12
Mendix	Mendix	>= 9.12.0, < 9.12.2
Mendix	Mendix	>= 9.13.0, < 9.14.0

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-433782.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-433782.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 12, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-31257?

How severe is CVE-2022-31257?

CVE-2022-31257 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31257?

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-2022-31257?

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Source: NVD / NIST