HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-47529
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CVE-2022-47529

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: March 28, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.7
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Insecure Win32 memory objects in Endpoint Windows Agents in RSA NetWitness Platform before 12.2 allow local and admin Windows user accounts to modify the endpoint agent service configuration: to either disable it completely or run user-supplied code or commands, thereby bypassing tamper-protection features via ACL modification.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-47529 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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

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 6.7.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2022-47529. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

rsa1 product(s)
netwitness
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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

ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Mar/26
ADVISORYhttps://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/RSA_NETWITNESS_EDR_AGENT_INCORRECT_ACCESS_CONTROL_CVE-2022-47529.txt
ADVISORYhttps://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171476/RSA-NetWitness-Endpoint-EDR-Agent-12.x-Incorrect-Access-Control-Code-Execution.html
ADVISORYhttps://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Mar/16
ADVISORYhttps://twitter.com/hyp3rlinx/status/1639335477839790105
ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Mar/26
ADVISORYhttps://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/RSA_NETWITNESS_EDR_AGENT_INCORRECT_ACCESS_CONTROL_CVE-2022-47529.txt
ADVISORYhttps://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171476/RSA-NetWitness-Endpoint-EDR-Agent-12.x-Incorrect-Access-Control-Code-Execution.html
ADVISORYhttps://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Mar/16
ADVISORYhttps://twitter.com/hyp3rlinx/status/1639335477839790105

All References (16)

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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Mar/26Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Apr/17
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https://community.netwitness.com/t5/netwitness-platform-security/nw-2023-04-netwitness-platform-security-advisory-cve-2022-47529/ta-p/696935Permissions Required
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https://github.com/hyp3rlinx/CVE-2022-47529
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https://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/RSA_NETWITNESS_EDR_AGENT_INCORRECT_ACCESS_CONTROL_CVE-2022-47529.txtExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171476/RSA-NetWitness-Endpoint-EDR-Agent-12.x-Incorrect-Access-Control-Code-Execution.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Mar/16Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://twitter.com/hyp3rlinx/status/1639335477839790105Third Party Advisory
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Mar/26Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Apr/17
→
https://community.netwitness.com/t5/netwitness-platform-security/nw-2023-04-netwitness-platform-security-advisory-cve-2022-47529/ta-p/696935Permissions Required
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https://github.com/hyp3rlinx/CVE-2022-47529
→
https://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/RSA_NETWITNESS_EDR_AGENT_INCORRECT_ACCESS_CONTROL_CVE-2022-47529.txtExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171476/RSA-NetWitness-Endpoint-EDR-Agent-12.x-Incorrect-Access-Control-Code-Execution.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Mar/16Mailing List · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-47529
CVSS Score6.7 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 28, 2023

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2022-47529 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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