CVE-2022-1518
CVE-2022-1518 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Illumina Local Run Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 10.0)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Illumina Local Run Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
LRM contains a directory traversal vulnerability that can allow a malicious actor to upload outside the intended directory structure.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-1518?
- LRM contains a directory traversal vulnerability that can allow a malicious actor to upload outside the intended directory structure.
- How severe is CVE-2022-1518?
- CVE-2022-1518 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-1518 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-1518?
- CVE-2022-1518 affects Illumina Local Run Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-1518?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-1518 published?
- CVE-2022-1518 was published on 2022-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:illumina:local_run_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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- CVE-2022-1519 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): LRM does not restrict the types of files that can be uploaded to the affected product. A malicious actor can upload any…
- CVE-2022-1517 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): LRM utilizes elevated privileges. An unauthenticated malicious actor can upload and execute code remotely at the…
- CVE-2022-1521 — Critical (CVSS 9.1): LRM does not implement authentication or authorization by default. A malicious actor can inject, replay, modify, and/or…
- CVE-2022-1524 — High (CVSS 7.4): LRM version 2.4 and lower does not implement TLS encryption. A malicious actor can MITM attack sensitive data…
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