CVE-2022-27818 — Insecure temporary file usage in...
Insecure temporary file usage in SWHKD
Summary
Advisory Timeline
- First published April 8, 2022 (1648 days ago).
- Last revised November 8, 2023 — 579 days after initial publication.
Remediation
Upgrade to the fixed version using your package manager.
cargo update -p Simple-Wayland-HotKey-Daemon --precise 1.2.0
After upgrading, run your dependency scanner again to confirm the vulnerability is resolved.
Affected Packages (1)
Affects 1 ecosystem: crates.io (1).
| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple-Wayland-HotKey-Daemon | crates.io | All versions | 1.2.0 |
Vulnerability Classification
Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.
- CWE-668
CVSS Score Breakdown
What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 9.1 score means for each attack dimension.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
References
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2022-27818?
- Insecure temporary file usage in SWHKD This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of CRITICAL (CVSS score: 9.1/10).
- How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2022-27818?
- CVE-2022-27818 affects Simple-Wayland-HotKey-Daemon. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2022-27818 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.
Severity & Exploitability
Exploitation is straightforward and causes maximum impact. Patch immediately.
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