CVE-2022-45305
CVE-2022-45305 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Chocolatey Chocolatey Python3 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-732.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-732
- Affected product: Chocolatey Chocolatey Python3
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Description
Insecure permissions in Chocolatey Python3 package v3.11.0 and below grants all users in the Authenticated Users group write privileges for the subfolder C:\Python311 and all files located in that folder.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-45305?
- Insecure permissions in Chocolatey Python3 package v3.11.0 and below grants all users in the Authenticated Users group write privileges for the subfolder C:\Python311 and all files located in that folder.
- How severe is CVE-2022-45305?
- CVE-2022-45305 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-45305 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-45305?
- CVE-2022-45305 affects Chocolatey Chocolatey Python3. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-45305?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-45305 published?
- CVE-2022-45305 was published on 2022-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:chocolatey:chocolatey_python3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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