CVE-2022-26255
CVE-2022-26255 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Clash Project Clash 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Clash Project Clash
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Clash for Windows v0.19.8 was discovered to allow arbitrary code execution via a crafted payload injected into the Proxies name column.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-26255?
- Clash for Windows v0.19.8 was discovered to allow arbitrary code execution via a crafted payload injected into the Proxies name column.
- How severe is CVE-2022-26255?
- CVE-2022-26255 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-2022-26255 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-26255?
- CVE-2022-26255 affects Clash Project Clash. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-26255?
- 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.
- When was CVE-2022-26255 published?
- CVE-2022-26255 was published on 2022-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:clash_project:clash:0.19.8:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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