Is CVE-2022-1279 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-1279 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-1279 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-1279 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-1279?

CVE-2022-1279 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2022-1279

CWE-325Published: April 14, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability in the encryption implementation of EBICS messages in the open source librairy ebics-java/ebics-java-client allows an attacker sniffing network traffic to decrypt EBICS payloads. This issue affects: ebics-java/ebics-java-client versions prior to 1.2.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-1279 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), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.