CVE-2022-24083: Password authentication bypass vulnerability for local accounts can be used to bypass local authentication che

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-24083 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting infinity. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Password authentication bypass vulnerability for local accounts can be used to bypass local authentication checks.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-285
Published	2022-07-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Pegasystems Inc. · Vendor: pega

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-07-25 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pega infinity UPGRADE

Affected: >= 7.3.1 and <= 8.7.2

Fixed in: newer than 8.7.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.3.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy infinity || rpm -q infinity || infinity --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 8.7.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade infinity

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade infinity

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison infinity sudo apt install infinity=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.3.1> sudo apt-mark hold infinity

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list infinity sudo dnf downgrade infinity-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.3.1> sudo dnf versionlock add infinity

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2022-24083?

infinity: upgrade to newer than 8.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-24083 being exploited?

CVE-2022-24083 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-2022-24083 affect?

CVE-2022-24083 affects infinity. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Password authentication bypass vulnerability for local accounts can be used to bypass local authentication checks.

How urgent is CVE-2022-24083?

Priority 54/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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