CVE-2022-23134
After the initial setup process, some steps of setup.php file are reachable not only by super-administrators, but by unauthenticated users as well…
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- CVSS score
- 3.7 Low
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2022-02-22, remediation due 2022-03-08)
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-284, CWE-287
- Published
- 2022-01-13
- Last modified
- 2026-06-17
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
After the initial setup process, some steps of setup.php file are reachable not only by super-administrators, but by unauthenticated users as well. Malicious actor can pass step checks and potentially change the configuration of Zabbix Frontend.
Affected products
- zabbix zabbix
- fedoraproject fedora
- debian debian linux
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions. Federal remediation deadline: 2022-03-08.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score. For the actively exploited vulnerabilities that matter this week, read The Exploit HQ daily security brief.
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/02/msg00008.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6SZYHXINBKCY42ITFSNCYE7KCSF33VRA/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VB6W556GVXOKUYTASTDGL3AI7S3SJHX7/
- https://support.zabbix.com/browse/ZBX-20384
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-23134
FAQ
Is CVE-2022-23134 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2022-23134 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2022-02-22, with a federal remediation deadline of 2022-03-08. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-23134?
CVE-2022-23134 has a CVSS base score of 3.7 (Low). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
Related vulnerabilities
- CVE-2022-23131 — Zabbix Frontend
- CVE-2015-3306 — ProFTPD ProFTPD
- CVE-2026-81963 — Microsoft Windows
- CVE-2026-21962 — Oracle HTTP Server and Oracle Weblogic Ser
- CVE-2026-34908 — Ubiquiti UniFi OS
- CVE-2026-48907 — Widget Factory Joomla Content Editor
Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.
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