CVE-2022-46330

Name: CVE-2022-46330
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-21T09:15:08.873+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-46330 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Squirrel.Windows is both a toolset and a library that provides installation and update functionality for Windows desktop applications. Installers generated by Squirrel.Windows 2.0.1 and earlier contain an issue with the DLL search path, which may lead to insecurely loading Dynamic Link Libraries. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Squirrel.Windows is both a toolset and a library that provides installation and update functionality for Windows desktop applications. Installers generated by Squirrel.Windows 2.0.1 and earlier contain an issue with the DLL search path, which may lead to insecurely loading Dynamic Link Libraries. As a result, arbitrary code may be executed with the privilege of the user invoking the installer.

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

0.39%

31.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Squirrel.Windows Project	Squirrel.Windows	<= 2.0.1

References

https://github.com/Squirrel/Squirrel.WindowsThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/Squirrel/Squirrel.Windows/pull/1807Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN29902403/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/Squirrel/Squirrel.WindowsThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/Squirrel/Squirrel.Windows/pull/1807Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN29902403/index.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 21, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-46330?

How severe is CVE-2022-46330?

CVE-2022-46330 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46330?

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-2022-46330?

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Source: NVD / NIST