How severe is CVE-2022-25834?

CVE-2022-25834 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-25834 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-25834?

CVE-2022-25834 affects Percona Xtrabackup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25834?

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-2022-25834 published?

CVE-2022-25834 was published on 2023-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-25834

CVE-2022-25834 is a high-severity vulnerability in Percona Xtrabackup with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Percona Xtrabackup
Published: 2023-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Percona XtraBackup (PXB) through 2.2.24 and 3.x through 8.0.27-19, a crafted filename on the local file system could trigger unexpected command shell execution of arbitrary commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-25834?: In Percona XtraBackup (PXB) through 2.2.24 and 3.x through 8.0.27-19, a crafted filename on the local file system could trigger unexpected command shell execution of arbitrary commands.
How severe is CVE-2022-25834?: CVE-2022-25834 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-25834 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-25834?: CVE-2022-25834 affects Percona Xtrabackup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-25834?: 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-2022-25834 published?: CVE-2022-25834 was published on 2023-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:percona:xtrabackup:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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