CVE-2022-44938 Weak cryptography in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 8 Dec 2022 Updated 23 Apr 2025

Weak reset token generation allows attackers to brute force tokens and achieve full account takeover in SeedDMS.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-44938?

CVE-2022-44938 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Dec 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Weak reset token generation in SeedDMS v6.0.20 and v5.1.7 allows attackers to execute a full account takeover via a brute force attack.

Weakness: CWE-330

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-44938?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Seeddms Seeddms.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44938?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-44938 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-44938 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-44938 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ghhq-5mmr-7wf5.