What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-27816?

CVE-2022-27816 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-27816?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-27816. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-27816?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-27816. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Swhkd CVE-2022-27816

HIGH

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access (CWE-59)

2022-03-30 cve@mitre.org

Denial Of Service Swhkd

7.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.1 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 30, 2022 - 02:15 nvd

HIGH 7.1

DescriptionNVD

SWHKD 1.1.5 unsafely uses the /tmp/swhks.pid pathname. There can be data loss or a denial of service.

AnalysisAI

SWHKD 1.1.5 unsafely uses the /tmp/swhks.pid pathname. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.1), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-59. SWHKD 1.1.5 unsafely uses the /tmp/swhks.pid pathname. There can be data loss or a denial of service. Affected products include: Waycrate Swhkd.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.