What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-27818?

CVE-2022-27818 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.7%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-27818?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-27818. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Swhkd CVE-2022-27818

CRITICAL

Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere (CWE-668)

2022-04-07 cve@mitre.org

Denial Of Service Information Disclosure Swhkd

9.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.1 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 07, 2022 - 02:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.1

DescriptionNVD

SWHKD 1.1.5 unsafely uses the /tmp/swhkd.sock pathname. There can be an information leak or denial of service.

AnalysisAI

SWHKD 1.1.5 unsafely uses the /tmp/swhkd.sock pathname. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere vulnerability could allow attackers to access resources from an unintended security context.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere (CWE-668), which allows attackers to access resources from an unintended security context. SWHKD 1.1.5 unsafely uses the /tmp/swhkd.sock pathname. There can be an information leak or denial of service. Affected products include: Waycrate Swhkd.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Implement proper access controls, validate resource access permissions, use security boundaries.