How severe is CVE-2022-21810?

CVE-2022-21810 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-21810 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-21810?

CVE-2022-21810 affects Smartctl Project Smartctl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21810?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-21810 published?

CVE-2022-21810 was published on 2023-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-21810

CVE-2022-21810 is a high-severity vulnerability in Smartctl Project Smartctl with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Smartctl Project Smartctl
Published: 2023-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

All versions of the package smartctl are vulnerable to Command Injection via the info method due to improper input sanitization.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-21810?: All versions of the package smartctl are vulnerable to Command Injection via the info method due to improper input sanitization.
How severe is CVE-2022-21810?: CVE-2022-21810 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-21810 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-21810?: CVE-2022-21810 affects Smartctl Project Smartctl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21810?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-21810 published?: CVE-2022-21810 was published on 2023-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:smartctl_project:smartctl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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