CVE-2022-24083
CWE-285Published: July 25, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Password authentication bypass vulnerability for local accounts can be used to bypass local authentication checks.
Risk Analysis
Pega Infinity is affected by a password authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to local accounts. This critical flaw carries a 9.8 CVSS score, indicating a high risk of total system compromise.
There is no public exploit information available, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Apply the latest security patches provided by Pega to address the authentication bypass.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-24083 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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-24083 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts