How severe is CVE-2022-27966?

CVE-2022-27966 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-27966 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27966?

CVE-2022-27966 affects Netsarang Xshell. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27966?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-27966 published?

CVE-2022-27966 was published on 2022-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27966

CVE-2022-27966 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netsarang Xshell with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-428.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: Netsarang Xshell
Published: 2022-03-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Xshell v7.0.0099 and below contains a binary hijack vulnerability which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .exe file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27966?: Xshell v7.0.0099 and below contains a binary hijack vulnerability which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .exe file.
How severe is CVE-2022-27966?: CVE-2022-27966 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-27966 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27966?: CVE-2022-27966 affects Netsarang Xshell. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27966?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-27966 published?: CVE-2022-27966 was published on 2022-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netsarang:xshell:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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