CVE-2022-28054

Name: CVE-2022-28054
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-02T14:15:08.013+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 28.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-28054 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper sanitization of trigger action scripts in VanDyke Software VShell for Windows v4.6.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted value.. EPSS estimates a 28.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper sanitization of trigger action scripts in VanDyke Software VShell for Windows v4.6.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted value.

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

28.23%

97.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vandyke	Vshell	< 4.6.3

References

https://www.vandyke.com/support/advisory/2022/02/remote-execution-via-triggers.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.vandyke.com/support/advisory/2022/02/remote-execution-via-triggers.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-28054?

Improper sanitization of trigger action scripts in VanDyke Software VShell for Windows v4.6.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted value.

How severe is CVE-2022-28054?

CVE-2022-28054 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 28.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28054?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST