Is CVE-2022-26138 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-26138 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-26138 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-26138 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-26138?

CVE-2022-26138 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2022-26138

Published: July 29, 2022

EPSS:94.32%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.9th

Official Description

Atlassian Questions For Confluence App has hard-coded credentials, exposing the username and password in plaintext. A remote unauthenticated attacker can use these credentials to log into Confluence and access all content accessible to users in the confluence-users group.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Atlassian Questions For Confluence App Hard-coded Credentials Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2022-07-29Federal patch deadline: 2022-08-19

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in Atlassian Questions For Confluence App exposes hard-coded credentials, allowing a remote unauthenticated attacker to log in and access Confluence content. The very high EPSS score of 0.94319 indicates a significant likelihood of exploitation, making this an urgent concern.

This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its remote and unauthenticated exploitability makes it a critical target for attackers.

Recommended Action

Remove or update the Atlassian Questions For Confluence App to a secure version. Immediately change any default or hard-coded credentials and audit Confluence for unauthorized access.

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-2022-26138 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-2022-26138 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.