Is CVE-2022-2294 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-2294 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-2294 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-2294 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-2294?

CVE-2022-2294 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2022-2294

Published: August 25, 2022

EPSS:1.17%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:78.3th

Official Description

WebRTC, an open-source project providing web browsers with real-time communication, contains a heap buffer overflow vulnerability that allows an attacker to perform shellcode execution. This vulnerability impacts web browsers using WebRTC including but not limited to Google Chrome.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

WebRTC Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2022-08-25Federal patch deadline: 2022-09-15⚠ USED IN RANSOMWARE CAMPAIGNS

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

WebRTC, used by various web browsers including Google Chrome, has a heap buffer overflow vulnerability that enables shellcode execution. This high-severity flaw is confirmed to be actively exploited and is in CISA's KEV catalog. The EPSS score of 0.01165 indicates a low but present likelihood of exploitation.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Exploitation occurs through web browsers utilizing WebRTC.

Recommended Action

Update all web browsers, especially those using WebRTC like Google Chrome, to their latest versions. Keep operating systems updated to receive security patches.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-2294 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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

CISA has added CVE-2022-2294 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.