Is CVE-2022-3262 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-3262 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-3262 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-3262 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-3262?

CVE-2022-3262 has a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2022-3262

CWE-453Published: December 8, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A flaw was found in Openshift. A pod with a DNSPolicy of "ClusterFirst" may incorrectly resolve the hostname based on a service provided. This flaw allows an attacker to supply an incorrect name with the DNS search policy, affecting confidentiality and availability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-3262 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.1.