Is CVE-2022-48252 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-48252 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-48252 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-48252 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-48252?

CVE-2022-48252 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-48252

CWE-78Published: January 11, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The jokob-sk/Pi.Alert fork (before 22.12.20) of Pi.Alert allows Remote Code Execution via nmap_scan.php (scan parameter) OS Command Injection.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Pi.Alert fork by jokob-sk is vulnerable to OS command injection via the scan parameter in nmap_scan.php. This allows for remote code execution on the host system. The CVSS score of 9.8 indicates a critical security risk.

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

Recommended Action

Update Pi.Alert to version 22.12.20 or later to resolve the command injection vulnerability.

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-2022-48252 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.