CVE-2022-4612

Name: CVE-2022-4612
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-19T15:15:10.443+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-4612 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been found in Click Studios Passwordstate and Passwordstate Browser Extension Chrome and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been found in Click Studios Passwordstate and Passwordstate Browser Extension Chrome and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation leads to insufficiently protected credentials. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-216274 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.85%

53.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Clickstudios	Passwordstate	< 9.5	—
Clickstudios	Passwordstate	9.5	Build 9500
Clickstudios	Passwordstate	9.5.8.4	—

References

https://modzero.com/modlog/archives/2022/12/19/better_make_sure_your_password_manager_is_secure/index.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.216274Third Party Advisory
https://www.modzero.com/static/MZ-22-03_Passwordstate_Security_Disclosure_Report-v1.0.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://modzero.com/modlog/archives/2022/12/19/better_make_sure_your_password_manager_is_secure/index.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.216274Third Party Advisory
https://www.modzero.com/static/MZ-22-03_Passwordstate_Security_Disclosure_Report-v1.0.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 19, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4612?

How severe is CVE-2022-4612?

CVE-2022-4612 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4612?

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