CVE-2022-3010: The Priva TopControl Suite contains predictable credentials for the SSH service, based on the Serial number

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-3010?

top control suite: upgrade to newer than 8.7.8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-3010 being exploited?

CVE-2022-3010 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-2022-3010 affect?

CVE-2022-3010 affects top control suite. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Priva TopControl Suite contains predictable credentials for the SSH service, based on the Serial number. Which makes it possible for an attacker to calculate the login credentials for the Priva TopControll suite.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-3010?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-3010 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting top control suite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Priva TopControl Suite contains predictable credentials for the SSH service, based on the Serial number. Which makes it possible for an attacker to calculate the login credentials for the Priva TopControll suite.

Why this priority

High severity
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	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1391, CWE-916
Published	2024-01-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Dutch Institute for Vulnerability Disclosure · Vendor: priva

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-02 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

priva top control suite UPGRADE

Affected: <= 8.7.8.0

Fixed in: newer than 8.7.8.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy top-control-suite || rpm -q top-control-suite || top-control-suite --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 8.7.8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade top-control-suite

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade top-control-suite

Note

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

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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-2022-3010?

top control suite: upgrade to newer than 8.7.8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-3010 being exploited?

CVE-2022-3010 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-2022-3010 affect?

CVE-2022-3010 affects top control suite. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Priva TopControl Suite contains predictable credentials for the SSH service, based on the Serial number. Which makes it possible for an attacker to calculate the login credentials for the Priva TopControll suite.

How urgent is CVE-2022-3010?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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