Is CVE-2022-1257 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2022-1257, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-1257 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2022-1257 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-1257?

CVE-2022-1257 has a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2022-1257

CWE-922Published: April 14, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Insecure storage of sensitive information vulnerability in MA for Linux, macOS, and Windows prior to 5.7.6 allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information through storage in ma.db. The sensitive information has been moved to encrypted database files.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-1257 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2022-1257. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.