Is CVE-2022-2993 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-2993 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-2993 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-2993 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-2993?

CVE-2022-2993 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-2993

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: December 9, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

There is an error in the condition of the last if-statement in the function smp_check_keys. It was rejecting current keys if all requirements were unmet.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A logic error in the Zephyr project's smp_check_keys function causes valid keys to be rejected under certain conditions. This critical vulnerability is rated 9.8 and could disrupt secure communication protocols.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Apply the necessary security updates provided by the Zephyr project to correct the key validation logic.

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-2022-2993 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.