Here Are The Top 12 Most Exploited Vulnerabilities of 2022

The Five Eyes cybersecurity authorities, in collaboration with CISA, the NSA, and the FBI, have released a list of the 12 most exploited vulnerabilities throughout 2022. The list includes vulnerabilities in software from Microsoft, Adobe, Cisco, and other major vendors.

“In 2022, malicious cyber actors exploited older software vulnerabilities more frequently than recently disclosed vulnerabilities and targeted unpatched, internet-facing systems,” the joint advisory reads.

“Proof of concept (PoC) code was publicly available for many of the software vulnerabilities or vulnerability chains, likely facilitating exploitation by a broader range of malicious cyber actors.”

Below is the list of the 12 most exploited security flaws last year and relevant links to the National Vulnerability Database entries.

The authorities urge organizations worldwide to address these security flaws and deploy patch management systems to minimize their exposure to potential attacks.

They also recommend that organizations implement other security measures, such as using strong passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication, and monitoring their networks for suspicious activity.