Is CVE-2022-33265 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-33265 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-33265 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-33265 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-33265?

CVE-2022-33265 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-33265

CWE-787Published: January 9, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Memory corruption due to information exposure in Powerline Communication Firmware while sending different MMEs from a single, unassociated device.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Qualcomm Powerline Communication firmware contains a memory corruption vulnerability caused by information exposure when processing MME messages. This critical flaw allows remote exploitation by an unassociated device. The high CVSS score highlights the potential for significant impact on device integrity.

No public exploit is known for this issue, and it is not present in the CISA KEV.

Recommended Action

Check for and apply firmware updates provided by the device manufacturer to address the memory corruption issue.

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-2022-33265 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.