CVE-2022-32207
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
7.7 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
When curl < 7.84.0 saves cookies, alt-svc and hsts data to local files, it makes the operation atomic by finalizing the operation with a rename from a temporary name to the final target file name.In that rename operation, it might accidentally *widen* the permissions for the target file, leaving the updated file accessible to more users than intended.
Technical details
- Published
- 2022-07-07
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2022-32207?
When curl < 7.84.0 saves cookies, alt-svc and hsts data to local files, it makes the operation atomic by finalizing the operation with a rename from a temporary name to the final target file name.In that rename operation, it might accidentally *widen* the permissions for the target file, leaving the updated file accessible to more users than intended.
Is CVE-2022-32207 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2022-32207 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 7.7% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-32207?
CVE-2022-32207 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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