Is CVE-2022-25294 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-25294 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-25294 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2022-25294 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-25294?

CVE-2022-25294 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2022-25294

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: March 10, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Agent for Windows relies on an inherently dangerous function that could enable an unprivileged local Windows user to run arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. All versions prior to 7.12.1 are affected. Agents for MacOS and Linux and Cloud are unaffected. Proofpoint has released fixed software version 7.12.1. The fixed software versions are available through the customer support portal.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-25294 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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

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 7.8.