Is CVE-2022-43724 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-43724 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-43724 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-43724 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-43724?

CVE-2022-43724 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-43724

CWE-319Published: December 13, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SICAM PAS/PQS (All versions < V7.0). Affected software transmits the database credentials for the inbuilt SQL server in cleartext. In combination with the by default enabled xp_cmdshell feature unauthenticated remote attackers could execute custom OS commands. At the time of assigning the CVE, the affected firmware version of the component has already been superseded by succeeding mainline versions.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-43724 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.