CVE-2022-23470: Galaxy is an open-source platform for data analysis

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HIGH 8.6REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-23470 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.6) affecting galaxy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Galaxy is an open-source platform for data analysis. An arbitrary file read exists in Galaxy 22.01 and Galaxy 22.05 due to the switch to Gunicorn, which can be used to read any file accessible to the operating system user under which Galaxy is running. This vulnerability affects Galaxy 22.01 and higher, after the switch to gunicorn, which serve static contents directly. Additionally, the vulnerability is mitigated when using Nginx or Apache to s

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.6 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2022-12-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: galaxyproject

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-12-06 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

galaxyproject galaxy UPGRADE

Affected: >= 22.01 and <= 22.05

Fixed in: newer than 22.05

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 22.01

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 22.05 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade galaxy

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade galaxy

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 22.01 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison galaxy sudo apt install galaxy=<VERSION_BEFORE_22.01> sudo apt-mark hold galaxy

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

dnf --showduplicates list galaxy sudo dnf downgrade galaxy-<VERSION_BEFORE_22.01> sudo dnf versionlock add galaxy

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-2022-23470?

galaxy: upgrade to newer than 22.05. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-23470 being exploited?

CVE-2022-23470 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-2022-23470 affect?

CVE-2022-23470 affects galaxy. Severity is high (CVSS 8.6). Galaxy is an open-source platform for data analysis. An arbitrary file read exists in Galaxy 22.01 and Galaxy 22.05 due to the switch to Gunicorn, which can be used to read any file accessible to the operating system user under which Galaxy

How urgent is CVE-2022-23470?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

nginx vulnerabilities · Gunicorn vulnerabilities

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