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HIGH

CVE-2022-1049

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

2.0 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

A flaw was found in the Pacemaker configuration tool (pcs). The pcs daemon was allowing expired accounts, and accounts with expired passwords to login when using PAM authentication. Therefore, unprivileged expired accounts that have been denied access could still login.

Technical details

Published
2022-03-25

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1049?

A flaw was found in the Pacemaker configuration tool (pcs). The pcs daemon was allowing expired accounts, and accounts with expired passwords to login when using PAM authentication. Therefore, unprivileged expired accounts that have been denied access could still login.

Is CVE-2022-1049 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2022-1049 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.0% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-1049?

CVE-2022-1049 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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