CVE-2022-25090
CVE-2022-25090 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kofax Printix with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-362.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- CVSS v2: 9.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-362
- Affected product: Kofax Printix
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Printix Secure Cloud Print Management through 1.3.1106.0 creates a temporary temp.ini file in a directory with insecure permissions, leading to privilege escalation because of a race condition.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-25090?
- Printix Secure Cloud Print Management through 1.3.1106.0 creates a temporary temp.ini file in a directory with insecure permissions, leading to privilege escalation because of a race condition.
- How severe is CVE-2022-25090?
- CVE-2022-25090 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-25090 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-25090?
- CVE-2022-25090 affects Kofax Printix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-25090?
- 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-2022-25090 published?
- CVE-2022-25090 was published on 2022-03-10 and last updated on 2026-07-05.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166242/Printix-Client-1.3.1106.0-Privilege-Escalation.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167012/Printix-1.3.1106.0-Privilege-Escalation.html
- https://github.com/ComparedArray/printix-CVE-2022-25090
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50812
- http://printix.com
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:kofax:printix:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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