HIGH
CVE-2022-33023
CWE-276Published: June 29, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
CVA6 commit 909d85a gives incorrect permission to use special multiplication units when the format of instructions is wrong.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-33023 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
openhwgroup1 product(s)
cva6
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)
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https://github.com/openhwgroup/cva6/issues/885Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/openhwgroup/cva6/issues/885Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-33023
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-276
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 29, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-276)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-33023 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.