What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-37706?

CVE-2022-37706 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 5.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-37706?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-37706. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 5.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-37706?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-37706. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Enlightenment CVE-2022-37706

HIGH

Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269)

2022-12-25 cve@mitre.org

Privilege Escalation Enlightenment

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 25, 2022 - 19:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

enlightenment_sys in Enlightenment before 0.25.4 allows local users to gain privileges because it is setuid root, and the system library function mishandles pathnames that begin with a /dev/.. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269), which allows attackers to escalate privileges to gain unauthorized elevated access. enlightenment_sys in Enlightenment before 0.25.4 allows local users to gain privileges because it is setuid root, and the system library function mishandles pathnames that begin with a /dev/.. substring. Affected products include: Enlightenment. Version information: before 0.25.4.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply principle of least privilege, validate privilege transitions, implement proper role separation.