CVE-2022-26252

Name: CVE-2022-26252
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-27T16:15:07.64+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-26252 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. aaPanel v6.8.21 was discovered to be vulnerable to directory traversal. This vulnerability allows attackers to obtain the root user private SSH key(id_rsa).. EPSS estimates a 1.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

aaPanel v6.8.21 was discovered to be vulnerable to directory traversal. This vulnerability allows attackers to obtain the root user private SSH key(id_rsa).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.75%

75.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Aapanel	Aapanel	6.8.21

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50780Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50780Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 27, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-26252?

aaPanel v6.8.21 was discovered to be vulnerable to directory traversal. This vulnerability allows attackers to obtain the root user private SSH key(id_rsa).

How severe is CVE-2022-26252?

CVE-2022-26252 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26252?

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-2022-26252?

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Source: NVD / NIST