CVE-2022-29849

Name: CVE-2022-29849
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-02T00:15:08.253+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-29849 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Progress OpenEdge before 11.7.14 and 12.x before 12.2.9, certain SUID binaries within the OpenEdge application were susceptible to privilege escalation. If exploited, a local attacker could elevate their privileges and compromise the affected system.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Progress OpenEdge before 11.7.14 and 12.x before 12.2.9, certain SUID binaries within the OpenEdge application were susceptible to privilege escalation. If exploited, a local attacker could elevate their privileges and compromise the affected system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.27%

18.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Progress	Openedge	>= 11.7, < 11.7.14
Progress	Openedge	>= 12.0.0, < 12.2.9

References

https://community.progress.com/s/article/OpenEdge-11-7-14-is-Now-AvailablePatch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://community.progress.com/s/article/OpenEdge-12-2-9-Update-is-availablePatch, Vendor Advisory
https://community.progress.com/s/article/Remediation-of-Privilege-Escalation-Security-Vulnerability-CVE-2022-29849Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://www.progress.com/openedgeProduct
https://community.progress.com/s/article/OpenEdge-11-7-14-is-Now-AvailablePatch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://community.progress.com/s/article/OpenEdge-12-2-9-Update-is-availablePatch, Vendor Advisory
https://community.progress.com/s/article/Remediation-of-Privilege-Escalation-Security-Vulnerability-CVE-2022-29849Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://www.progress.com/openedgeProduct

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29849?

How severe is CVE-2022-29849?

CVE-2022-29849 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29849?

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