How severe is CVE-2022-26582?

CVE-2022-26582 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-2022-26582 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-26582?

CVE-2022-26582 affects Paxtechnology Paydroid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26582?

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-2022-26582 published?

CVE-2022-26582 was published on 2022-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-26582

CVE-2022-26582 is a high-severity vulnerability in Paxtechnology Paydroid 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Paxtechnology Paydroid
Published: 2022-12-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PAX A930 device with PayDroid_7.1.1_Virgo_V04.3.26T1_20210419 can allow an attacker to gain root access through command injection in systool client. The attacker must have shell access to the device in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-26582?: PAX A930 device with PayDroid_7.1.1_Virgo_V04.3.26T1_20210419 can allow an attacker to gain root access through command injection in systool client. The attacker must have shell access to the device in order to exploit this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2022-26582?: CVE-2022-26582 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-2022-26582 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-26582?: CVE-2022-26582 affects Paxtechnology Paydroid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26582?: 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-2022-26582 published?: CVE-2022-26582 was published on 2022-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:paxtechnology:paydroid:7.1.1_virgo_v04.3.26t1_20210419:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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