Vulnerability in Waycrate Swhkd

CVE-2022-27815

SWHKD 1.1.5 unsafely uses the /tmp/swhkd.pid pathname. There can be an information leak or denial of service.

EPSS: 0.005 (40.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

  • cve@mitre.org (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes)
  • cve@mitre.org (Patch, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
  • cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Exploit, Patch, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27815?
CVE-2022-27815 is a high-severity vulnerability in Waycrate Swhkd, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-03-30.
How severe is CVE-2022-27815?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.