How severe is CVE-2022-37706?

CVE-2022-37706 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-2022-37706 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-37706?

CVE-2022-37706 affects Enlightenment. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-37706?

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-2022-37706 published?

CVE-2022-37706 was published on 2022-12-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-37706

CVE-2022-37706 is a high-severity vulnerability in Enlightenment 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Enlightenment
Published: 2022-12-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

enlightenment_sys in Enlightenment before 0.25.4 allows local users to gain privileges because it is setuid root, and the system library function mishandles pathnames that begin with a /dev/.. substring.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-37706?: enlightenment_sys in Enlightenment before 0.25.4 allows local users to gain privileges because it is setuid root, and the system library function mishandles pathnames that begin with a /dev/.. substring.
How severe is CVE-2022-37706?: CVE-2022-37706 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-2022-37706 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-37706?: CVE-2022-37706 affects Enlightenment. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-37706?: 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-2022-37706 published?: CVE-2022-37706 was published on 2022-12-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:enlightenment:enlightenment:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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