CVE-2022-31199
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitRemote code execution vulnerabilities exist in the Netwrix Auditor User Activity Video Recording component affecting both the Netwrix Auditor server and agents installed on monitored systems.
Published Nov 7, 2022 · Updated Nov 3, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-31199 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Auditor (Netwrix).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Dec 8, 2022 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Auditor 10.5.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
36%
Higher than 98.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Remote code execution vulnerabilities exist in the Netwrix Auditor User Activity Video Recording component affecting both the Netwrix Auditor server and agents installed on monitored systems. The remote code execution vulnerabilities exist within the underlying protocol used by the component, and potentially allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code as the NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM user on affected systems, including on systems Netwrix Auditor monitors.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jul 11, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 | Known |
| Industry KEV feed | Dec 8, 2022 | Aug 1, 2023 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Jul 11, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 | Known |
| ENISA EUVD | Jul 11, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AuditorNetwrix | See advisory | 10.5 |
Patched Releases
Auditor
10.5
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 7, 2022
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 8, 2022
Added to CISA KEV
Jul 11, 2023
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jul 11, 2023
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jul 11, 2023
Last updated
Nov 3, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data
References
- exploithttps://bishopfox.com/blog/netwrix-auditor-advisory
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Remote code execution vulnerabilities exist in the Netwrix Auditor User Activity Video Recording component affecting both the Netwrix Auditor server and agents installed on monitored systems.
Affected: Auditor (Netwrix). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Dec 8, 2022 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Jul 11, 2023 with a federal remediation due date of Aug 1, 2023.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Auditor 10.5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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