PatchTheCVECVE-2022-3589: An API Endpoint used by Miele's "AppWash" MobileApp in all versions was vulnerable to an authorization bypass
CVE-2022-3589 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting appwash. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An API Endpoint used by Miele's "AppWash" MobileApp in all versions was vulnerable to an authorization bypass. A low privileged, remote attacker would have been able to gain read and partial write access to other users data by modifying a small part of a HTTP request sent to the API. Reading or changing the password of another user was not possible, thus no impact to Availability.
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.1 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.8% (top 45%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-639 |
| Published | 2022-11-21 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2022-3589?
appwash: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-3589 being exploited?
CVE-2022-3589 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-2022-3589 affect?
CVE-2022-3589 affects appwash. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). An API Endpoint used by Miele's "AppWash" MobileApp in all versions was vulnerable to an authorization bypass. A low privileged, remote attacker would have been able to gain read and partial write access to other users data by modifying a s
How urgent is CVE-2022-3589?
Priority 42/100. High severity