CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
2.2 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A command injection vulnerability in the protest binary allows an attacker with access to the remote command line interface to execute arbitrary commands as root.
Technical details
- Published
- 2022-04-11
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2022-1262?
A command injection vulnerability in the protest binary allows an attacker with access to the remote command line interface to execute arbitrary commands as root.
Is CVE-2022-1262 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2022-1262 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.2% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-1262?
CVE-2022-1262 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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