CVE-2022-25634

Name: CVE-2022-25634
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-02T15:15:08.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-25634 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Qt through 5.15.8 and 6.x through 6.2.3 can load system library files from an unintended working directory.. EPSS estimates a 1.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Qt through 5.15.8 and 6.x through 6.2.3 can load system library files from an unintended working directory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.88%

76.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qt	Qt	<= 5.15.8
Qt	Qt	>= 6.0.0, <= 6.2.3

References

https://codereview.qt-project.org/c/qt/qtbase/+/396440Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://codereview.qt-project.org/c/qt/qtbase/+/396689Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://codereview.qt-project.org/c/qt/tqtc-qtbase/+/396690Broken Link
https://download.qt.io/official_releases/qt/5.15/CVE-2022-25643-5.15.diffPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://download.qt.io/official_releases/qt/6.2/CVE-2022-25643-6.2.diffPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://codereview.qt-project.org/c/qt/qtbase/+/396440Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://codereview.qt-project.org/c/qt/qtbase/+/396689Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://codereview.qt-project.org/c/qt/tqtc-qtbase/+/396690Broken Link
https://download.qt.io/official_releases/qt/5.15/CVE-2022-25643-5.15.diffPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://download.qt.io/official_releases/qt/6.2/CVE-2022-25643-6.2.diffPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 2, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-25634?

Qt through 5.15.8 and 6.x through 6.2.3 can load system library files from an unintended working directory.

How severe is CVE-2022-25634?

CVE-2022-25634 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25634?

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-2022-25634?

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Source: NVD / NIST