CVE-2022-31149

Name: CVE-2022-31149
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-07T14:15:08.76+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.6/10EPSS 0.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-31149 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.6/10 on the CVSS scale. ActivityWatch open-source automated time tracker. Versions prior to 0.12.0b2 are vulnerable to DNS rebinding attacks. EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ActivityWatch open-source automated time tracker. Versions prior to 0.12.0b2 are vulnerable to DNS rebinding attacks. This vulnerability impacts everyone running ActivityWatch and gives the attacker full access to the ActivityWatch REST API. Users should upgrade to v0.12.0b2 or later to receive a patch. As a workaround, block DNS lookups that resolve to 127.0.0.1.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.96%

57.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-290

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Activitywatch	Activitywatch	< 0.12.0	—
Activitywatch	Activitywatch	0.12.0	Beta1

References

https://gist.github.com/zozs/fdebbce75fc8538c15851b46db944a16Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/discussions/778Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/security/advisories/GHSA-v9fg-6g9j-h4x4Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/zozs/fdebbce75fc8538c15851b46db944a16Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/discussions/778Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/security/advisories/GHSA-v9fg-6g9j-h4x4Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 7, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-31149?

How severe is CVE-2022-31149?

CVE-2022-31149 has a CVSS score of 9.6/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31149?

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-2022-31149?

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Source: NVD / NIST