CVE-2022-39245

Name: CVE-2022-39245
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-26T14:15:10.757+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-39245 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Mist is the command-line interface for the makedeb Package Repository. Prior to version 0.9.5, a user-provided `sudo` binary via the `PATH` variable can allow a local user to run arbitrary commands on the user's system with root permissions. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mist is the command-line interface for the makedeb Package Repository. Prior to version 0.9.5, a user-provided `sudo` binary via the `PATH` variable can allow a local user to run arbitrary commands on the user's system with root permissions. Versions 0.9.5 and later contain a patch. No known workarounds exist.

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

0.22%

12.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Makedeb	Mist	< 0.9.5

References

https://github.com/makedeb/mist/commit/e257561a32cffe3c541b265097959adaea3d6b67Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/makedeb/mist/releases/tag/v0.9.5Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/makedeb/mist/security/advisories/GHSA-pxg4-7c7r-2ww6Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/makedeb/mist/commit/e257561a32cffe3c541b265097959adaea3d6b67Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/makedeb/mist/releases/tag/v0.9.5Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/makedeb/mist/security/advisories/GHSA-pxg4-7c7r-2ww6Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 26, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-39245?

How severe is CVE-2022-39245?

CVE-2022-39245 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39245?

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-2022-39245?

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Source: NVD / NIST