Is CVE-2022-43978 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-43978 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-43978 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-43978 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-43978?

CVE-2022-43978 has a CVSS score of 3.7 (LOW).

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LOW

CVE-2022-43978

CWE-287Published: January 27, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

3.7

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

There is an improper authentication vulnerability in Pandora FMS v764. The application verifies that the user has a valid session when he is not trying to do a login. Since the secret is static in generatePublicHash function, an attacker with knowledge of a valid session can abuse this in order to pass the authentication check.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-43978 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.