CVE-2022-41322

Name: CVE-2022-41322
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-23T05:15:08.937+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-41322 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Kitty before 0.26.2, insufficient validation in the desktop notification escape sequence can lead to arbitrary code execution. The user must display attacker-controlled content in the terminal, then click on a notification popup.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Kitty before 0.26.2, insufficient validation in the desktop notification escape sequence can lead to arbitrary code execution. The user must display attacker-controlled content in the terminal, then click on a notification popup.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.48%

37.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kitty Project	Kitty	< 0.26.2
Fedoraproject	Fedora	36
Fedoraproject	Fedora	37

References

https://bugs.gentoo.org/868543Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/kovidgoyal/kitty/commit/f05783e64d5fa62e1aed603e8d69aced5e49824fPatch
https://github.com/kovidgoyal/kitty/compare/v0.26.1...v0.26.2Patch
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/47RK7MBSVY5BWDUTYMJUFPBAYFSWMTOI/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6RRNAPU33PHEH64P77YL3AJO6CTZGHTX/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202209-22Third Party Advisory
https://sw.kovidgoyal.net/kitty/changelog/#detailed-list-of-changesRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://bugs.gentoo.org/868543Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/kovidgoyal/kitty/commit/f05783e64d5fa62e1aed603e8d69aced5e49824fPatch
https://github.com/kovidgoyal/kitty/compare/v0.26.1...v0.26.2Patch
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/06/msg00000.html
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/47RK7MBSVY5BWDUTYMJUFPBAYFSWMTOI/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6RRNAPU33PHEH64P77YL3AJO6CTZGHTX/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202209-22Third Party Advisory
https://sw.kovidgoyal.net/kitty/changelog/#detailed-list-of-changesRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 23, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-41322?

How severe is CVE-2022-41322?

CVE-2022-41322 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41322?

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-2022-41322?

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Source: NVD / NIST