CVE-2022-2996: A flaw was found in the python-scciclient when making an HTTPS connection to a server where the server's certi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-2996?

python-scciclient: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-2996 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2996 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-2022-2996 affect?

CVE-2022-2996 affects python-scciclient, debian linux. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). A flaw was found in the python-scciclient when making an HTTPS connection to a server where the server's certificate would not be verified. This issue opens up the connection to possible Man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-2996?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 7.4REMOTEWATCHLISTDOWNGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2022-2996 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.4) affecting python-scciclient, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A flaw was found in the python-scciclient when making an HTTPS connection to a server where the server's certificate would not be verified. This issue opens up the connection to possible Man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.4 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-295
Published	2022-09-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: debian · python-scciclient project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-09-01 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

python-scciclient project python-scciclient DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.11.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.11.0

1. Check installed version

pip show python-scciclient

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.11.0

pip index versions python-scciclient pip install "python-scciclient<0.11.0"

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.

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 10.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2022-2996?

python-scciclient: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-2996 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2996 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-2022-2996 affect?

CVE-2022-2996 affects python-scciclient, debian linux. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). A flaw was found in the python-scciclient when making an HTTPS connection to a server where the server's certificate would not be verified. This issue opens up the connection to possible Man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks.

How urgent is CVE-2022-2996?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

Software pages

Python vulnerabilities · Debian vulnerabilities

References

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