CVE-2022-44004

Name: CVE-2022-44004
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-16T23:15:12.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-44004 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in BACKCLICK Professional 5.9.63. Due to insecure design or lack of authentication, unauthenticated attackers can complete the password-reset process for any account and set a new password.. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in BACKCLICK Professional 5.9.63. Due to insecure design or lack of authentication, unauthenticated attackers can complete the password-reset process for any account and set a new password.

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

1.18%

63.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Backclick	Backclick	5.9.63

References

https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2022-030.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.syss.de/pentest-blog/vielfaeltige-schwachstellen-in-backclick-professional-syss-2022-026-bis-037Third Party Advisory
https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2022-030.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.syss.de/pentest-blog/vielfaeltige-schwachstellen-in-backclick-professional-syss-2022-026-bis-037Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 16, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-44004?

How severe is CVE-2022-44004?

CVE-2022-44004 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44004?

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-2022-44004?

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Source: NVD / NIST