CVE-2022-25634
CVE-2022-25634 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qt with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Qt
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Qt through 5.15.8 and 6.x through 6.2.3 can load system library files from an unintended working directory.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-25634?
- Qt through 5.15.8 and 6.x through 6.2.3 can load system library files from an unintended working directory.
- How severe is CVE-2022-25634?
- CVE-2022-25634 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-25634 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-25634?
- CVE-2022-25634 affects Qt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-25634?
- 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-2022-25634 published?
- CVE-2022-25634 was published on 2022-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://codereview.qt-project.org/c/qt/qtbase/+/396440
- https://codereview.qt-project.org/c/qt/qtbase/+/396689
- https://codereview.qt-project.org/c/qt/tqtc-qtbase/+/396690
- https://download.qt.io/official_releases/qt/5.15/CVE-2022-25643-5.15.diff
- https://download.qt.io/official_releases/qt/6.2/CVE-2022-25643-6.2.diff
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:qt:qt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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