CVE-2022-25255
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.33%
Last modified
CVE-2022-25255 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Qt 5.9.x through 5.15.x before 5.15.9 and 6.x before 6.2.4 on Linux and UNIX, QProcess could execute a binary from the current working directory when not found in the PATH.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Qt 5.9.x through 5.15.x before 5.15.9 and 6.x before 6.2.4 on Linux and UNIX, QProcess could execute a binary from the current working directory when not found in the PATH.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qt | Qt | >= 5.9.0, < 5.15.9 |
| Qt | Qt | >= 6.0.0, < 6.2.4 |
References
- https://codereview.qt-project.org/c/qt/qtbase/+/393113Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://codereview.qt-project.org/c/qt/qtbase/+/394914Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://codereview.qt-project.org/c/qt/qtbase/+/396020Patch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://download.qt.io/official_releases/qt/5.15/qprocess5-15.diffPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://download.qt.io/official_releases/qt/6.2/qprocess6-2.diffPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://codereview.qt-project.org/c/qt/qtbase/+/393113Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://codereview.qt-project.org/c/qt/qtbase/+/394914Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://codereview.qt-project.org/c/qt/qtbase/+/396020Patch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://download.qt.io/official_releases/qt/5.15/qprocess5-15.diffPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://download.qt.io/official_releases/qt/6.2/qprocess6-2.diffPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-25255?
In Qt 5.9.x through 5.15.x before 5.15.9 and 6.x before 6.2.4 on Linux and UNIX, QProcess could execute a binary from the current working directory when not found in the PATH.
How severe is CVE-2022-25255?
CVE-2022-25255 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-25255?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2022-25255?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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