CVE-2022-22521: In Miele Benchmark Programming Tool with versions Prior to 1.2.71, executable files manipulated by attackers a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-22521?

benchmark programming tool: upgrade to 1.2.72. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-22521 being exploited?

CVE-2022-22521 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-22521 affect?

CVE-2022-22521 affects benchmark programming tool. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). In Miele Benchmark Programming Tool with versions Prior to 1.2.71, executable files manipulated by attackers are unknowingly executed with users privileges. An attacker with low privileges may trick a user with administrative privileges to

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-22521?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.3UPGRADE

CVE-2022-22521 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting benchmark programming tool. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Miele Benchmark Programming Tool with versions Prior to 1.2.71, executable files manipulated by attackers are unknowingly executed with users privileges. An attacker with low privileges may trick a user with administrative privileges to execute these binaries as admin.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-732
Published	2022-04-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CERT VDE · Vendor: miele

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-04-27 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

miele benchmark programming tool UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.2.72

Fixed in: 1.2.72

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy benchmark-programming-tool || rpm -q benchmark-programming-tool || benchmark-programming-tool --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.2.72 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade benchmark-programming-tool

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade benchmark-programming-tool

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-22521?

benchmark programming tool: upgrade to 1.2.72. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-22521 being exploited?

CVE-2022-22521 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-2022-22521 affect?

CVE-2022-22521 affects benchmark programming tool. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). In Miele Benchmark Programming Tool with versions Prior to 1.2.71, executable files manipulated by attackers are unknowingly executed with users privileges. An attacker with low privileges may trick a user with administrative privileges to

How urgent is CVE-2022-22521?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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