Is CVE-2022-2778 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-2778 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-2778 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-2778 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-2778?

CVE-2022-2778 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-2778

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: September 30, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In affected versions of Octopus Deploy it is possible to bypass rate limiting on login using null bytes.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Octopus Deploy is vulnerable to a rate-limiting bypass on the login page using null bytes. This flaw could allow attackers to perform brute-force attacks against user accounts. The critical severity rating highlights the risk of unauthorized access.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security patches provided by Octopus Deploy to address the rate-limiting bypass.

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-2022-2778 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.