CVE-2022-45305
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.35%
Last modified
CVE-2022-45305 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Insecure permissions in Chocolatey Python3 package v3.11.0 and below grants all users in the Authenticated Users group write privileges for the subfolder C:\Python311 and all files located in that folder.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Insecure permissions in Chocolatey Python3 package v3.11.0 and below grants all users in the Authenticated Users group write privileges for the subfolder C:\Python311 and all files located in that folder.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolatey | Chocolatey Python3 | <= 3.11.0 |
References
- https://github.com/ycdxsb/Vuln/blob/main/python3-weak-permission-vuln/python3-weak-permission-vuln.mdBroken Link, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ycdxsb/Vuln/blob/main/python3-weak-permission-vuln/python3-weak-permission-vuln.mdBroken Link, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-45305?
Insecure permissions in Chocolatey Python3 package v3.11.0 and below grants all users in the Authenticated Users group write privileges for the subfolder C:\Python311 and all files located in that folder.
How severe is CVE-2022-45305?
CVE-2022-45305 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45305?
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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