Is CVE-2022-23131 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-23131 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-23131 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-23131 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-23131?

CVE-2022-23131 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2022-23131

Published: February 22, 2022

EPSS:94.25%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.9th

Official Description

Unsafe client-side session storage leading to authentication bypass/instance takeover via Zabbix Frontend with configured SAML.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Zabbix Frontend Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Unsafe client-side session storage leading to authentication bypass/instance takeover via Zabbix Frontend with configured SAML.

Added to KEV: 2022-02-22Federal patch deadline: 2022-03-08

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in Zabbix Frontend with configured SAML allows for authentication bypass and instance takeover due to unsafe client-side session storage. The very high EPSS score of 0.94252 indicates a strong likelihood of exploitation, and its presence in the KEV confirms it is actively exploited.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild, confirming that working exploits are available and being used by attackers. This flaw is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Update Zabbix Frontend to a patched version. Review SAML configurations and ensure secure session management practices are in place.

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-2022-23131 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-2022-23131 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.