CVE-2022-36174
CVE-2022-36174 is a high-severity vulnerability in Freshworks Freshservice Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-354.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-354
- Affected product: Freshworks Freshservice Agent
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
FreshService Windows Agent < 2.11.0 and FreshService macOS Agent < 4.2.0 and FreshService Linux Agent < 3.3.0. are vulnerable to Broken integrity checking via the FreshAgent client and scheduled update service.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-36174?
- FreshService Windows Agent < 2.11.0 and FreshService macOS Agent < 4.2.0 and FreshService Linux Agent < 3.3.0. are vulnerable to Broken integrity checking via the FreshAgent client and scheduled update service.
- How severe is CVE-2022-36174?
- CVE-2022-36174 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-36174 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-36174?
- CVE-2022-36174 primarily affects Freshworks Freshservice Agent. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-36174?
- 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-2022-36174 published?
- CVE-2022-36174 was published on 2022-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://community.freshworks.com/product-updates/freshservice-release-notes-april-2022-23982#Security+updates:+Discovery+Probe+and+Discovery+Agent
- https://public-exposure.inform.social/post/integrity-checking/
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:freshworks:freshservice_agent:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:freshworks:freshservice_agent:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:freshworks:freshservice_agent:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
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