CVE-2022-47529

Name: CVE-2022-47529
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-28T13:15:07.087+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 1.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-47529 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Insecure Win32 memory objects in Endpoint Windows Agents in RSA NetWitness Platform before 12.2 allow local and admin Windows user accounts to modify the endpoint agent service configuration: to either disable it completely or run user-supplied code or commands, thereby bypassing tamper-protection features via ACL modification.. EPSS estimates a 1.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insecure Win32 memory objects in Endpoint Windows Agents in RSA NetWitness Platform before 12.2 allow local and admin Windows user accounts to modify the endpoint agent service configuration: to either disable it completely or run user-supplied code or commands, thereby bypassing tamper-protection features via ACL modification.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.57%

72.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rsa	Netwitness	< 12.2

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Mar/26Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Apr/17
https://community.netwitness.com/t5/netwitness-platform-security/nw-2023-04-netwitness-platform-security-advisory-cve-2022-47529/ta-p/696935Permissions Required
https://github.com/hyp3rlinx/CVE-2022-47529
https://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/RSA_NETWITNESS_EDR_AGENT_INCORRECT_ACCESS_CONTROL_CVE-2022-47529.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171476/RSA-NetWitness-Endpoint-EDR-Agent-12.x-Incorrect-Access-Control-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Mar/16Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/hyp3rlinx/status/1639335477839790105Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Mar/26Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Apr/17
https://community.netwitness.com/t5/netwitness-platform-security/nw-2023-04-netwitness-platform-security-advisory-cve-2022-47529/ta-p/696935Permissions Required
https://github.com/hyp3rlinx/CVE-2022-47529
https://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/RSA_NETWITNESS_EDR_AGENT_INCORRECT_ACCESS_CONTROL_CVE-2022-47529.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171476/RSA-NetWitness-Endpoint-EDR-Agent-12.x-Incorrect-Access-Control-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Mar/16Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/hyp3rlinx/status/1639335477839790105Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 28, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-47529?

How severe is CVE-2022-47529?

CVE-2022-47529 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-47529?

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-2022-47529?

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Source: NVD / NIST