Is CVE-2022-42980 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-42980 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-42980 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-42980 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-42980?

CVE-2022-42980 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-42980

CWE-798Published: October 17, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

go-admin (aka GO Admin) 2.0.12 uses the string go-admin as a production JWT key.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Go-Admin uses a hardcoded string as a JWT signing key, which allows attackers to forge authentication tokens. Given the critical CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw poses a severe risk to system integrity and confidentiality.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not listed in CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to a version of go-admin that supports secure, configurable JWT signing keys. Ensure that production environments do not use default or hardcoded credentials.

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-2022-42980 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.