CVE-2022-22779

Name: CVE-2022-22779
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-09T23:15:19.107+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.7/10EPSS 0.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22779 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.7/10 on the CVSS scale. The Keybase Clients for macOS and Windows before version 5.9.0 fails to properly remove exploded messages initiated by a user. This can occur if the receiving user switches to a non-chat feature and places the host in a sleep state before the sending user explodes the messages. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Keybase Clients for macOS and Windows before version 5.9.0 fails to properly remove exploded messages initiated by a user. This can occur if the receiving user switches to a non-chat feature and places the host in a sleep state before the sending user explodes the messages. This could lead to disclosure of sensitive information which was meant to be deleted from a user’s filesystem.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.79%

51.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-212

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Keybase	Keybase	< 5.9.0

References

https://explore.zoom.us/en/trust/security/security-bulletinVendor Advisory
https://explore.zoom.us/en/trust/security/security-bulletinVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 9, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22779?

How severe is CVE-2022-22779?

CVE-2022-22779 has a CVSS score of 3.7/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22779?

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Source: NVD / NIST