Is CVE-2022-3023 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-3023 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-3023 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-3023 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-3023?

CVE-2022-3023 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-3023

CWE-134Published: November 4, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Use of Externally-Controlled Format String in GitHub repository pingcap/tidb prior to 6.4.0, 6.1.3.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

PingCAP TiDB is susceptible to a format string vulnerability, which can be exploited by remote attackers to achieve critical impact. The CVSS score of 9.8 highlights the severity of this flaw.

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

Recommended Action

Upgrade TiDB to version 6.4.0 or 6.1.3 to resolve the vulnerability.

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-2022-3023 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.