CVE-2022-37144

Name: CVE-2022-37144
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-08T01:15:07.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-37144 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The PlexTrac platform prior to API version 1.17.0 does not restrict excessive MFA TOTP submission attempts. An unauthenticated remote attacker in possession of a valid username and password can bruteforce their way past MFA protections to login as the targeted user.. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The PlexTrac platform prior to API version 1.17.0 does not restrict excessive MFA TOTP submission attempts. An unauthenticated remote attacker in possession of a valid username and password can bruteforce their way past MFA protections to login as the targeted user.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.81%

52.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-307

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Plextrac	Plextrac	< 1.17.0

References

http://plextrac.comProduct
https://www.controlgap.com/blog/a-plextrac-storyTechnical Description, Third Party Advisory
http://plextrac.comProduct
https://www.controlgap.com/blog/a-plextrac-storyTechnical Description, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 8, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-37144?

How severe is CVE-2022-37144?

CVE-2022-37144 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-37144?

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