CVE-2022-0073: litespeed_technologies litespeed_web_server Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighModified
Published 27-10-2022Last modified 05-05-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-0073 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in litespeed_technologies litespeed_web_server. EPSS estimates a 9.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 95.2% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
9.21%
0%100%
Low · +0.36 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1github
Timeline
- 27-10-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-05-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper Input Validation vulnerability in LiteSpeed Technologies OpenLiteSpeed Web Server and LiteSpeed Web Server dashboards allows Command Injection. This affects 1.7.0 versions before 1.7.16.1.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST8.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
9.21%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
95%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.36 pp
From 8.85% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score9.21%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundOpenlitespeed
Maturity: poc
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Litespeed technologies1 product
- openlitespeed web server≥ 1.7.0, < 1.7.16.1
Litespeed_technologies1 product
- litespeed_web_server≥ 1.7.0, < 1.7.16.1
Litespeedtech1 product
- openlitespeed≥ 1.7.0, ≤ 1.7.16.1
3 vendors · 3 products
References
2 links- github.com/litespeedtech/openlitespeed/blob/v1.7.16/dist/admin/html.open/lib/CValidation.phpExploitThird Party Advisory
- github.com/litespeedtech/openlitespeed/blob/v1.7.16.1/dist/admin/html.open/lib/CValidation.phpExploitThird Party Advisory