Is CVE-2022-26437 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-26437 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-26437 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-26437 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-26437?

CVE-2022-26437 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-26437

CWE-908Published: August 1, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In httpclient, there is a possible out of bounds write due to uninitialized data. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: WSAP00103831; Issue ID: WSAP00103831.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-26437 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.