CVE-2022-48624
CVE-2022-48624 is a high-severity vulnerability in Greenwoodsoftware Less 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-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-51319
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Greenwoodsoftware Less
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
close_altfile in filename.c in less before 606 omits shell_quote calls for LESSCLOSE.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-48624?
- close_altfile in filename.c in less before 606 omits shell_quote calls for LESSCLOSE.
- How severe is CVE-2022-48624?
- CVE-2022-48624 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-2022-48624 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-48624?
- CVE-2022-48624 affects Greenwoodsoftware Less. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-48624?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2022-48624 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2022-48624 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-51319.
- When was CVE-2022-48624 published?
- CVE-2022-48624 was published on 2024-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/gwsw/less/commit/c6ac6de49698be84d264a0c4c0c40bb870b10144
- https://github.com/gwsw/less/compare/v605...v606
- https://greenwoodsoftware.com/less/
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/05/msg00018.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240605-0010/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:greenwoodsoftware:less:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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