CVE-2022-0652: Confd log files contain local users', including root’s, SHA512crypt password hashes with insecure access permi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-0652?

unified threat management: upgrade to 9.710. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-0652 being exploited?

CVE-2022-0652 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-0652 affect?

CVE-2022-0652 affects unified threat management. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). Confd log files contain local users', including root’s, SHA512crypt password hashes with insecure access permissions. This allows a local attacker to attempt off-line brute-force attacks against these password hashes in Sophos UTM before ve

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-0652?

Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 3.3UPGRADE

CVE-2022-0652 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) affecting unified threat management. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Confd log files contain local users', including root’s, SHA512crypt password hashes with insecure access permissions. This allows a local attacker to attempt off-line brute-force attacks against these password hashes in Sophos UTM before version 9.710.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.3 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 91%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-532, CWE-732
Published	2022-03-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Sophos Limited · Vendor: sophos

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-03-22 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sophos unified threat management UPGRADE

Affected: < 9.710

Fixed in: 9.710

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy unified-threat-management || rpm -q unified-threat-management || unified-threat-management --version

2. UPGRADE to 9.710 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade unified-threat-management

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade unified-threat-management

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-0652?

unified threat management: upgrade to 9.710. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-0652 being exploited?

CVE-2022-0652 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-0652 affect?

CVE-2022-0652 affects unified threat management. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). Confd log files contain local users', including root’s, SHA512crypt password hashes with insecure access permissions. This allows a local attacker to attempt off-line brute-force attacks against these password hashes in Sophos UTM before ve

How urgent is CVE-2022-0652?

Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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