HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-31257
HIGH

CVE-2022-31257

CWE-284Published: July 12, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Mendix Applications using Mendix 7 (All versions < V7.23.31), Mendix Applications using Mendix 8 (All versions < V8.18.18), Mendix Applications using Mendix 9 (All versions < V9.14.0), Mendix Applications using Mendix 9 (V9.12) (All versions < V9.12.2), Mendix Applications using Mendix 9 (V9.6) (All versions < V9.6.12). In case of access to an active user session in an application that is built with an affected version, it’s possible to change that user’s password bypassing password validations within a Mendix application. This could allow to set weak passwords.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-31257 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 full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

mendix1 product(s)
mendix
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (2)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-31257
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-284
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 12, 2022

Related CVEs (CWE-284)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2022-31257 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.