CVE-2022-1517: LRM utilizes elevated privileges

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CRITICAL 10.0REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-1517 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting local run manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

LRM utilizes elevated privileges. An unauthenticated malicious actor can upload and execute code remotely at the operating system level, which can allow an attacker to change settings, configurations, software, or access sensitive data on the affected produc. An attacker could also exploit this vulnerability to access APIs not intended for general use and interact through the network.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-250, CWE-269
Published	2022-06-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: illumina

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-24 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

illumina local run manager UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.3 and <= 3.1

Fixed in: newer than 3.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy local-run-manager || rpm -q local-run-manager || local-run-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade local-run-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade local-run-manager

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison local-run-manager sudo apt install local-run-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3> sudo apt-mark hold local-run-manager

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list local-run-manager sudo dnf downgrade local-run-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3> sudo dnf versionlock add local-run-manager

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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-2022-1517?

local run manager: upgrade to newer than 3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1517 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1517 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-2022-1517 affect?

CVE-2022-1517 affects local run manager. Severity is critical (CVSS 10.0). LRM utilizes elevated privileges. An unauthenticated malicious actor can upload and execute code remotely at the operating system level, which can allow an attacker to change settings, configurations, software, or access sensitive data on t

How urgent is CVE-2022-1517?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2022-1524 HIGH 7.4 UPGRADE LRM version 2.4 and lower does not implement TLS encryption
CVE-2022-1521 CRITICAL 9.1 UPGRADE LRM does not implement authentication or authorization by default
CVE-2022-1519 CRITICAL 10.0 UPGRADE LRM does not restrict the types of files that can be uploaded to the affected product
CVE-2022-1518 CRITICAL 10.0 UPGRADE LRM contains a directory traversal vulnerability that can allow a malicious actor to upload outside the intend

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