CVE-2022-26255

Name: CVE-2022-26255
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-28T00:15:07.77+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-26255 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Clash for Windows v0.19.8 was discovered to allow arbitrary code execution via a crafted payload injected into the Proxies name column.. EPSS estimates a 1.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Clash for Windows v0.19.8 was discovered to allow arbitrary code execution via a crafted payload injected into the Proxies name column.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.67%

73.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Clash Project	Clash	0.19.8

References

https://github.com/Fndroid/clash_for_windows_pkg/issues/2710Exploit, Issue Tracking, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Fndroid/clash_for_windows_pkg/issues/2710Exploit, Issue Tracking, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-26255?

Clash for Windows v0.19.8 was discovered to allow arbitrary code execution via a crafted payload injected into the Proxies name column.

How severe is CVE-2022-26255?

CVE-2022-26255 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26255?

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-2022-26255?

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Source: NVD / NIST