HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-41859
HIGH

CVE-2022-41859

CWE-200Published: January 17, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In freeradius, the EAP-PWD function compute_password_element() leaks information about the password which allows an attacker to substantially reduce the size of an offline dictionary attack.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-41859 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), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

freeradius1 product(s)
freeradius
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://freeradius.org/security/
PATCHhttps://github.com/FreeRADIUS/freeradius-server/commit/9e5e8f2f
PATCHhttps://freeradius.org/security/
PATCHhttps://github.com/FreeRADIUS/freeradius-server/commit/9e5e8f2f

All References (5)

→
https://freeradius.org/security/Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
https://github.com/FreeRADIUS/freeradius-server/commit/9e5e8f2fPatch · Third Party Advisory
→
https://freeradius.org/security/Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
https://github.com/FreeRADIUS/freeradius-server/commit/9e5e8f2fPatch · Third Party Advisory
→
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/06/msg00030.html

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-41859
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-200
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 17, 2023

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2022-41859 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.
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