MEDIUM
CVE-2022-40725
CWE-288Published: April 25, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
PingID Desktop prior to the latest released version 1.7.4 contains a vulnerability that can be exploited to bypass the maximum PIN attempts permitted before the time-based lockout is activated.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-40725 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.1.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
pingidentity1 product(s)
desktop
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-40725
CVSS Score6.1 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-288
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 25, 2023
Related CVEs (CWE-288)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-40725 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.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.