How severe is CVE-2022-45697?

CVE-2022-45697 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-2022-45697 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-45697?

CVE-2022-45697 affects Razer Razer Central. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45697?

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-2022-45697 published?

CVE-2022-45697 was published on 2023-02-27 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2022-45697

CVE-2022-45697 is a high-severity vulnerability in Razer Razer Central 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Razer Razer Central
Published: 2023-02-27
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

Arbitrary File Delete vulnerability in Razer Central before v7.8.0.381 when handling files in the Accounts directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45697?: Arbitrary File Delete vulnerability in Razer Central before v7.8.0.381 when handling files in the Accounts directory.
How severe is CVE-2022-45697?: CVE-2022-45697 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-2022-45697 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-45697?: CVE-2022-45697 affects Razer Razer Central. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45697?: 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-2022-45697 published?: CVE-2022-45697 was published on 2023-02-27 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:razer:razer_central:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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