Is CVE-2022-1252 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-1252 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-1252 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-1252 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-1252?

CVE-2022-1252 has a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-1252

CWE-327Published: April 11, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm in GitHub repository gnuboard/gnuboard5 prior to and including 5.5.5. A vulnerability in gnuboard v5.5.5 and below uses weak encryption algorithms leading to sensitive information exposure. This allows an attacker to derive the email address of any user, including when the 'Let others see my information.' box is ticked off. Or to send emails to any email address, with full control of its contents

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-1252 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.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.