Is CVE-2022-4116 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-4116 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-4116 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-4116 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-4116?

CVE-2022-4116 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-4116

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: November 22, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in quarkus. This security flaw happens in Dev UI Config Editor which is vulnerable to drive-by localhost attacks leading to remote code execution.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Quarkus is vulnerable to a drive-by localhost attack in its Dev UI Config Editor, which can lead to remote code execution. This is a critical vulnerability with a 9.8 CVSS score.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Update Quarkus to a patched version and ensure the Dev UI is not exposed to untrusted networks.

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-2022-4116 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.