CVE-2022-23766: An improper input validation vulnerability leading to arbitrary file execution was discovered in BigFileAgent

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-23766?

bigfileagent: upgrade to 1.0.1.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-23766 being exploited?

CVE-2022-23766 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-2022-23766 affect?

CVE-2022-23766 affects bigfileagent. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An improper input validation vulnerability leading to arbitrary file execution was discovered in BigFileAgent. In order to cause arbitrary files to be executed, the attacker makes the victim access a web page d by them or inserts a script u

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-23766 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting bigfileagent. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An improper input validation vulnerability leading to arbitrary file execution was discovered in BigFileAgent. In order to cause arbitrary files to be executed, the attacker makes the victim access a web page d by them or inserts a script using XSS into a general website.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2022-09-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): KrCERT/CC · Vendor: bigfile

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-09-19 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bigfile bigfileagent UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.0.1.9

Fixed in: 1.0.1.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.0.1.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bigfileagent

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-2022-23766?

bigfileagent: upgrade to 1.0.1.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-23766 being exploited?

CVE-2022-23766 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-2022-23766 affect?

CVE-2022-23766 affects bigfileagent. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An improper input validation vulnerability leading to arbitrary file execution was discovered in BigFileAgent. In order to cause arbitrary files to be executed, the attacker makes the victim access a web page d by them or inserts a script u

How urgent is CVE-2022-23766?

Priority 40/100. High severity

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CVE-2021-26619 HIGH 7.1 UPGRADE An path traversal vulnerability leading to delete arbitrary files was discovered in BigFileAgent

References

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