CVE-2022-45299

Name: CVE-2022-45299
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-13T21:15:15.6+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-45299 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue in the IpFile argument of rust-lang webbrowser-rs v0.8.2 allows attackers to access arbitrary files via supplying a crafted URL.. EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue in the IpFile argument of rust-lang webbrowser-rs v0.8.2 allows attackers to access arbitrary files via supplying a crafted URL.

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

1.35%

67.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webbrowser Project	Webbrowser	< 0.8.3

References

https://github.com/offalltn/CVE-2022-45299Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/offalltn/CVE-2022-45299Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 13, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-45299?

An issue in the IpFile argument of rust-lang webbrowser-rs v0.8.2 allows attackers to access arbitrary files via supplying a crafted URL.

How severe is CVE-2022-45299?

CVE-2022-45299 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45299?

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