CVE-2022-27814

Name: CVE-2022-27814
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-14T17:15:11.11+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-27814 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. SWHKD 1.1.5 allows arbitrary file-existence tests via the -c option.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SWHKD 1.1.5 allows arbitrary file-existence tests via the -c option.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.45%

35.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-203

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Waycrate	Swhkd	1.1.5

References

https://github.com/waycrate/swhkd/releasesRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/04/14/1Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/waycrate/swhkd/releasesRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/04/14/1Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-27814?

SWHKD 1.1.5 allows arbitrary file-existence tests via the -c option.

How severe is CVE-2022-27814?

CVE-2022-27814 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27814?

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-2022-27814?

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Source: NVD / NIST