CVE-2022-23858: A flaw was found in the REST API

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-23858 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting command center. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A flaw was found in the REST API. An improperly handled REST API call could allow any logged user to elevate privileges up to the system account. This affects StarWind Command Center build 6003 v2.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2022-01-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: starwindsoftware

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-01-24 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

starwindsoftware command center DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2 build_6003

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy command-center || rpm -q command-center || command-center --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison command-center sudo apt install command-center=<VERSION_BEFORE_2> sudo apt-mark hold command-center

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list command-center sudo dnf downgrade command-center-<VERSION_BEFORE_2> sudo dnf versionlock add command-center

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-23858?

command center: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-23858 being exploited?

CVE-2022-23858 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-2022-23858 affect?

CVE-2022-23858 affects command center. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A flaw was found in the REST API. An improperly handled REST API call could allow any logged user to elevate privileges up to the system account. This affects StarWind Command Center build 6003 v2.

How urgent is CVE-2022-23858?

Priority 47/100. High severity

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