CVE-2022-1736

CVE-2022-1736 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gnome Gnome-remote-desktop with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Ubuntu's configuration of gnome-control-center allowed Remote Desktop Sharing to be enabled by default.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1736?
Ubuntu's configuration of gnome-control-center allowed Remote Desktop Sharing to be enabled by default.
How severe is CVE-2022-1736?
CVE-2022-1736 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, 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-2022-1736 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-1736?
CVE-2022-1736 primarily affects Gnome Gnome-remote-desktop. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1736?
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.
Does CVE-2022-1736 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2022-1736 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-25017.
When was CVE-2022-1736 published?
CVE-2022-1736 was published on 2025-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)