How severe is CVE-2023-48222?

CVE-2023-48222 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10, rated HIGH. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2023-48222?

CVE-2023-48222 affects the following packages: org.rundeck:rundeck (Maven). Ecosystems affected: Maven.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48222?

Update org.rundeck:rundeck to 4.17.3 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2023-48222 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect CVE-2023-48222 in my Maven dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.rundeck:rundeck, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2023-48222 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Put an independent control in front of the weakness: restrict the affected endpoint or interface to trusted networks, require an additional authentication factor or proxy-level check, and invalidate existing sessions and credentials in case the flaw has already been used.

Is CVE-2023-48222 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for CVE-2023-48222 yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2023-48222?

CVE-2023-48222 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 0.4%, placing it in the 39th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-48222?

CVE-2023-48222 is classified as CWE-862 (CWE-862). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation.

When was CVE-2023-48222 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2023-48222 was published on November 16, 2023 and was last updated on October 28, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

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HIGH severity

CVE-2023-48222 — rundeck

HIGH

CVE-2023-48222 is a high-severity (CVSS 8.1) CWE-862 vulnerability in org.rundeck:rundeck. A fix is available for org.rundeck:rundeck — see the affected versions and patch details below.

Authenticated users can view or delete jobs they do not have authorization for in Rundeck

Also known asGHSA-phmw-jx86-x666

Published

Nov 16, 2023

Updated

Oct 28, 2026

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

1 / 1

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Nov 2, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

Exploitation Status

No confirmed exploitation observed yet

CISA’s own triage has not observed active exploitation or public proof-of-concept code for this CVE as of its last assessment.

Exploitation and automatability from CISA’s SSVC triage for CVE-2023-48222.

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

0.4%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs39th percentile — riskier than 39% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

How urgent is this, really

Where this sits among everything scored

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

☕org.rundeck:rundeck

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Maven packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

The affected URLs are:

http[s]://[host]/context/rdJob/*
http[s]://[host]/context/api/*/incubator/jobs

Impact

Rundeck, Process Automation version 4.12.0 up to 4.16.0

Patches

Patched versions: 4.17.3

Workarounds

Access to two URLs used in either Rundeck Open Source or Process Automation products could be blocked at a load balancer level.

http[s]://host/context/rdJob/*
http[s]://host/context/api/*/incubator/jobs

For more information

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Affected Packages

1 total 1 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
☕Maven	`org.rundeck:rundeck`	≥ 4.12.0&&< 4.17.3	4.17.3`org.rundeck:rundeck:4.17.3`

Affected Products

1 product · 1 configurations

Application

rundeckpagerduty

≥ 4.12.0 && < 4.17.3

range

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.rundeck:rundeck, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update org.rundeck:rundeck to 4.17.3 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2023-48222 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
Put an independent control in front of the weakness: restrict the affected endpoint or interface to trusted networks, require an additional authentication factor or proxy-level check, and invalidate existing sessions and credentials in case the flaw has already been used.

Frequently Asked Questions

Access to two URLs used in both Rundeck Open Source and Process Automation products could allow authenticated users to access the URL path, which would allow access to view or delete jobs, without the necessary authorization checks. The affected URLs are: - `http[s]://[host]/context/rdJob/*` - `http[s]://[host]/context/api/*/incubator/jobs` ### Impact Rundeck, Process Automation version 4.12.0 up to 4.16.0 ### Patches Patched versions: 4.17.3 ### Workarounds Access to two URLs used in either Rundeck Open Source or Process Automation products could be blocked at a load balancer level. -

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CVSS Score

8.1/10CVSS v3 base

Vector breakdown

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

CWE Classification

CWE-862CWE-862

Weaponization

No Nuclei template, Metasploit module or public proof-of-concept found.

Timeline

Disclosed

Nov 16, 2023

Last updated

Oct 28, 2026

Identifiers

CVE-2023-48222

GHSA-phmw-jx86-x666

References

Advisorygithub.com · CVE 2023 48222.json Advisorygithub.com · GHSA phmw jx86 x666 Advisorynvd.nist.gov · CVE 2023 48222 Packagegithub.com · rundeck

Related vulnerabilities

Also affects rundeck

This CVE is high severity; 1 of 3 other CVEs affecting rundeck is rated as high or higher (top: high).

CVE-2022-31044CVE-2019-6804CVE-2020-11009

Same weakness: CWE-862

This CVE is high severity; 2 of 5 other CVEs with CWE-862 are rated as high or higher (top: critical).

GHSA-47w9-6r3f-938gCVE-2026-16454CVE-2026-12411CVE-2026-93363CVE-2026-116677Browse all CWE-862

Provenance

Sources

OSV.devNVDFIRST.org (EPSS)

Last verifiedOct 28, 2026

CVE-2023-48222 — rundeck

Exploitation Status

No confirmed exploitation observed yet

EPSS Exploitation Probability

How urgent is this, really

Where this sits among everything scored

Real-World Exposure

Description

Impact

Patches

Workarounds

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Affected Packages

Affected Products

Detection & mitigation playbook

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Frequently Asked Questions

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