CVE-2022-1959: AppLock version 7.9.29 allows an attacker with physical access to the device to bypass biometric authenticatio

Routine

MEDIUM 6.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-1959 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.6) affecting applock. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

AppLock version 7.9.29 allows an attacker with physical access to the device to bypass biometric authentication. This is possible because the application did not correctly implement fingerprint validations.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.6 (Medium)
Attack vector	Physical
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2022-09-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Fluid Attacks · Vendor: spsoftmobile

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-09-30 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

spsoftmobile applock DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.9.29

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.9.29

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.9.29 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison applock sudo apt install applock=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.9.29> sudo apt-mark hold applock

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list applock sudo dnf downgrade applock-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.9.29> sudo dnf versionlock add applock

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-1959?

applock: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1959 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1959 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-2022-1959 affect?

CVE-2022-1959 affects applock. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.6). AppLock version 7.9.29 allows an attacker with physical access to the device to bypass biometric authentication. This is possible because the application did not correctly implement fingerprint validations.

How urgent is CVE-2022-1959?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

References

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