CVE-2022-22744

Name: CVE-2022-22744
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-22T20:15:15.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22744 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The constructed curl command from the "Copy as curl" feature in DevTools was not properly escaped for PowerShell. This could have lead to command injection if pasted into a Powershell prompt.<br>*This bug only affects Thunderbird for Windows. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The constructed curl command from the "Copy as curl" feature in DevTools was not properly escaped for PowerShell. This could have lead to command injection if pasted into a Powershell prompt.<br>*This bug only affects Thunderbird for Windows. Other operating systems are unaffected.*. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 91.5, Firefox < 96, and Thunderbird < 91.5.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.34%

67.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	< 96.0
Mozilla	Firefox Esr	< 91.5
Mozilla	Thunderbird	< 91.5

References

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1737252Issue Tracking
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-01/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-02/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-03/Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1737252Issue Tracking
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-01/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-02/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-03/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 22, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22744?

How severe is CVE-2022-22744?

CVE-2022-22744 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22744?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST