Is CVE-2022-48483 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-48483 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-48483 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-48483 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-48483?

CVE-2022-48483 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2022-48483

CWE-22Published: May 2, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

3CX before 18 Hotfix 1 build 18.0.3.461 on Windows allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read %WINDIR%\system32 files via /Electron/download directory traversal in conjunction with a path component that has a drive letter and uses backslash characters. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2022-28005.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-48483 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), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.