CVE-2022-1521: LRM does not implement authentication or authorization by default

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CRITICAL 9.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-1521 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting local run manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

LRM does not implement authentication or authorization by default. A malicious actor can inject, replay, modify, and/or intercept sensitive data.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.1 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284, CWE-306, CWE-862
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-2022-1521?

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

Is CVE-2022-1521 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1521 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-2022-1521 affect?

CVE-2022-1521 affects local run manager. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). LRM does not implement authentication or authorization by default. A malicious actor can inject, replay, modify, and/or intercept sensitive data.

How urgent is CVE-2022-1521?

Priority 54/100. 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-2022-1519 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
CVE-2022-1517 CRITICAL 10.0 UPGRADE LRM utilizes elevated privileges

References

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