CVE-2022-41138

Name: CVE-2022-41138
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-20T18:15:10.69+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-41138 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Zutty before 0.13, DECRQSS in text written to the terminal can achieve arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 1.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Zutty before 0.13, DECRQSS in text written to the terminal can achieve arbitrary code execution.

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

1.68%

74.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zutty Project	Zutty	< 0.13

References

https://bugs.gentoo.org/868495Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/tomszilagyi/zutty/commit/bde7458c60a7bafe08bbeaafbf861eb865edfa38Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/tomszilagyi/zutty/compare/0.12...0.13Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202209-25Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.gentoo.org/868495Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/tomszilagyi/zutty/commit/bde7458c60a7bafe08bbeaafbf861eb865edfa38Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/tomszilagyi/zutty/compare/0.12...0.13Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202209-25Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 20, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-41138?

In Zutty before 0.13, DECRQSS in text written to the terminal can achieve arbitrary code execution.

How severe is CVE-2022-41138?

CVE-2022-41138 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41138?

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-2022-41138?

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Source: NVD / NIST