What is CVE-2022-26629?

CVE-2022-26629 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 9.1/10. Published 2022-03-24.

How severe is CVE-2022-26629?

Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.1 out of 10.

Is CVE-2022-26629 known to be exploited?

14 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Auth bypass in Linux Kernel

CVE-2022-26629

An Access Control vulnerability exists in SoroushPlus+ Messenger 1.0.30 in the Lock Screen Security Feature function due to insufficient permissions and privileges, which allows a malicious attacker bypass the lock screen function.

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

Published 2022-03-24 · last modified 2026-06-17.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 9.1 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.028 (85.9th percentile), scored 2026-10-01.

Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 86th percentile — 85.9% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.032 · newest: 0.028 · change: -0.004

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-863 — Incorrect Authorization

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

github.com/sysenter-eip/CVE-2022-26629 (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-26629?: CVE-2022-26629 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 9.1/10. Published 2022-03-24.
How severe is CVE-2022-26629?: Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.1 out of 10.
Is CVE-2022-26629 known to be exploited?: 14 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.