Is CVE-2022-1746 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-1746 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-1746 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2022-1746 requires physical access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-1746?

CVE-2022-1746 has a CVSS score of 7.6 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2022-1746

CWE-266Published: June 24, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.6

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The authentication mechanism used by poll workers to administer voting using the tested version of Dominion Voting Systems ImageCast X can expose cryptographic secrets used to protect election information. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information and perform privileged actions, potentially affecting other election equipment.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-1746 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.6.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.