CVE-2022-21167: All versions of package masuit.tools.core are vulnerable to Arbitrary Code Execution via the ReceiveVarData<T>
CVE-2022-21167 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting masuit.tools. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
All versions of package masuit.tools.core are vulnerable to Arbitrary Code Execution via the ReceiveVarData<T> function in the SocketClient.cs component. The socket client in the package can pass in the payload via the user-controllable input after it has been established, because this socket client transmission does not have the appropriate restrictions or type bindings for the BinaryFormatter.
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.5% (top 27%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2022-05-01 |
| 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-2022-21167?
masuit.tools: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-21167 being exploited?
CVE-2022-21167 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-2022-21167 affect?
CVE-2022-21167 affects masuit.tools. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). All versions of package masuit.tools.core are vulnerable to Arbitrary Code Execution via the ReceiveVarData<T> function in the SocketClient.cs component. The socket client in the package can pass in the payload via the user-controllable inp
How urgent is CVE-2022-21167?
Priority 45/100. High severity