Is CVE-2022-37968 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-37968 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-37968 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-37968 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-37968?

CVE-2022-37968 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2022-37968

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: October 11, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Microsoft has identified a vulnerability affecting the cluster connect feature of Azure Arc-enabled Kubernetes clusters. This vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated user to elevate their privileges and potentially gain administrative control over the Kubernetes cluster. Additionally, because Azure Stack Edge allows customers to deploy Kubernetes workloads on their devices via Azure Arc, Azure Stack Edge devices are also vulnerable to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-37968 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 10.0.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.