CVE-2022-3259

Name: CVE-2022-3259
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-09T18:15:19.617+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.4/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-3259 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Openshift 4.9 does not use HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) which may allow man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Openshift 4.9 does not use HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) which may allow 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

0.53%

40.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-665

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Openshift	4.9

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2103220Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2103220Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 9, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3259?

Openshift 4.9 does not use HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) which may allow man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks.

How severe is CVE-2022-3259?

CVE-2022-3259 has a CVSS score of 7.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3259?

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-2022-3259?

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Source: NVD / NIST