MEDIUM
CVE-2022-40084
CWE-203Published: October 20, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
OpenCRX before v5.2.2 was discovered to be vulnerable to password enumeration due to the difference in error messages received during a password reset which could enable an attacker to determine if a username, email or ID is valid.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-40084 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
opencrx1 product(s)
opencrx
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 (4)
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https://github.com/ciph0x01/OpenCRX-CVE/blob/main/CVE-2022-40084.mdExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/ciph0x01/OpenCRX-CVE/blob/main/CVE-2022-40084.mdExploit · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-40084
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-203
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 20, 2022
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-40084 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.