Is CVE-2022-44938 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-44938 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-44938 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-44938 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-44938?

CVE-2022-44938 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-44938

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 8, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Weak reset token generation in SeedDMS v6.0.20 and v5.1.7 allows attackers to execute a full account takeover via a brute force attack.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SeedDMS contains a vulnerability involving weak reset token generation, which allows attackers to perform full account takeovers via brute force. The critical CVSS score of 9.8 underscores the ease with which an unauthenticated attacker could compromise user accounts.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security patches provided by the SeedDMS project.

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-2022-44938 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.