Is CVE-2024-22862 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-22862 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-22862 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-22862 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-22862?

CVE-2024-22862 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-22862

CWE-190Published: January 27, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Integer overflow vulnerability in FFmpeg before n6.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the JJPEG XL Parser.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

FFmpeg versions before n6.1 are vulnerable to an integer overflow in the JPEG XL parser, which can lead to arbitrary code execution. This is a critical flaw with a CVSS score of 9.8.

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

Recommended Action

Upgrade FFmpeg to version n6.1 or later. Ensure that media processing pipelines are isolated and updated regularly.

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-2024-22862 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.