CVE-2022-0852: There is a flaw in convert2rhel

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-0852?

convert2rhel: upgrade to 0.26; enterprise linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-0852 being exploited?

CVE-2022-0852 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-0852 affect?

CVE-2022-0852 affects convert2rhel, enterprise linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). There is a flaw in convert2rhel. convert2rhel passes the Red Hat account password to subscription-manager via the command line, which could allow unauthorized users locally on the machine to view the password via the process command line vi

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-0852?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5WATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2022-0852 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting convert2rhel, enterprise linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

There is a flaw in convert2rhel. convert2rhel passes the Red Hat account password to subscription-manager via the command line, which could allow unauthorized users locally on the machine to view the password via the process command line via e.g. htop or ps. The specific impact varies upon the privileges of the Red Hat account in question, but it could affect the integrity, availability, and/or data confidentiality of other systems that are admin

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-359, CWE-668
Published	2022-08-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: convert2rhel project · redhat

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-08-29 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

convert2rhel project convert2rhel UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.26

Fixed in: 0.26

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy convert2rhel || rpm -q convert2rhel || convert2rhel --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.26 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade convert2rhel

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade convert2rhel

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

redhat enterprise linux MITIGATE

Affected: 6.0 · 7.0 · 8.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-0852?

convert2rhel: upgrade to 0.26; enterprise linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-0852 being exploited?

CVE-2022-0852 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-0852 affect?

CVE-2022-0852 affects convert2rhel, enterprise linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). There is a flaw in convert2rhel. convert2rhel passes the Red Hat account password to subscription-manager via the command line, which could allow unauthorized users locally on the machine to view the password via the process command line vi

How urgent is CVE-2022-0852?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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References

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