CVE-2022-25568: MotionEye v0.42.1 and below allows attackers to access sensitive information via a GET request to /config/list

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-25568?

motioneye: upgrade to newer than 0.42.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-25568 being exploited?

CVE-2022-25568 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-2022-25568 affect?

CVE-2022-25568 affects motioneye. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). MotionEye v0.42.1 and below allows attackers to access sensitive information via a GET request to /config/list. To exploit this vulnerability, a regular user password must be unconfigured.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-25568?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-25568 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting motioneye. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

MotionEye v0.42.1 and below allows attackers to access sensitive information via a GET request to /config/list. To exploit this vulnerability, a regular user password must be unconfigured.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	6.9% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1188
Published	2022-03-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: motioneye project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-03-24 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

motioneye project motioneye UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.42.1

Fixed in: newer than 0.42.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.42.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade motioneye

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: MotionEye Config Info Disclosure

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-2022-25568?

motioneye: upgrade to newer than 0.42.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-25568 being exploited?

CVE-2022-25568 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-2022-25568 affect?

CVE-2022-25568 affects motioneye. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). MotionEye v0.42.1 and below allows attackers to access sensitive information via a GET request to /config/list. To exploit this vulnerability, a regular user password must be unconfigured.

How urgent is CVE-2022-25568?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-60787 HIGH 7.2 DOWNGRADE MotionEye v0.43.1b4 and before is vulnerable to OS Command Injection in configuration parameters such as image
CVE-2021-44255 HIGH 7.2 UPGRADE UPGRADE Authenticated remote code execution in MotionEye <= 0.42.1 and MotioneEyeOS <= 20200606 allows a remote attack

References

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