PatchTheCVECVE-2022-1316: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource in GitHub repository zerotier/zerotierone prior to 1.8.8
CVE-2022-1316 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting zerotierone. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource in GitHub repository zerotier/zerotierone prior to 1.8.8. Local Privilege Escalation
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 66%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-732 |
| Published | 2022-04-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2022-1316?
zerotierone: upgrade to 1.8.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-1316 being exploited?
CVE-2022-1316 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-2022-1316 affect?
CVE-2022-1316 affects zerotierone. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource in GitHub repository zerotier/zerotierone prior to 1.8.8. Local Privilege Escalation
How urgent is CVE-2022-1316?
Priority 44/100. High severity; Public exploit reference