CVE-2022-2996

Description

A flaw was found in the python-scciclient when making an HTTPS connection to a server where the server's certificate would not be verified. This issue opens up the connection to possible Man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks.

Category

7.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.12%
Third-Party Advisory debian.org Third-Party Advisory opendev.org
Affected: n/a python-scciclient
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://opendev.org/x/python-scciclient/commit/274dca0344b65b4ac113d3271d21c17e970a636c third party advisory patch
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00006.html third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2996?
CVE-2022-2996 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-2996?
To fix CVE-2022-2996, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-2996 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-2996 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-2996?
CVE-2022-2996 affects n/a python-scciclient.
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