Is CVE-2022-22551 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-22551 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-22551 be exploited remotely?

Partially. CVE-2022-22551 requires adjacent network access (same network segment) to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-22551?

CVE-2022-22551 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2022-22551

CWE-598Published: January 21, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

DELL EMC AppSync versions 3.9 to 4.3 use GET request method with sensitive query strings. An Adjacent, unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, and hijack the victim session.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-22551 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.

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 8.8.