Is CVE-2022-0862 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-0862 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-0862 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-0862 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-0862?

CVE-2022-0862 has a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2022-0862

CWE-522Published: March 23, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A lack of password change protection vulnerability in a depreciated API of McAfee Enterprise ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) prior to 5.10 Update 13 allows a remote attacker to change the password of a compromised session without knowing the existing user's password. This functionality was removed from the User Interface in ePO 10 and the API has now been disabled. Other protection is in place to reduce the likelihood of this being successful through sending a link to a logged in user.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-0862 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.