CVE-2022-23909: There is an unquoted service path in Sherpa Connector Service (SherpaConnectorService.exe) 2020.2.20328.2050

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-23909 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting sherpa connector service. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

There is an unquoted service path in Sherpa Connector Service (SherpaConnectorService.exe) 2020.2.20328.2050. This might allow a local user to escalate privileges by creating a "C:\Program Files\Sherpa Software\Sherpa.exe" file.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-428
Published	2022-04-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gimmal

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-04-05 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gimmal sherpa connector service DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2020.2.20328.2050

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2020.2.20328.2050

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sherpa-connector-service || rpm -q sherpa-connector-service || sherpa-connector-service --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2020.2.20328.2050 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison sherpa-connector-service sudo apt install sherpa-connector-service=<VERSION_BEFORE_2020.2.20328.2050> sudo apt-mark hold sherpa-connector-service

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

dnf --showduplicates list sherpa-connector-service sudo dnf downgrade sherpa-connector-service-<VERSION_BEFORE_2020.2.20328.2050> sudo dnf versionlock add sherpa-connector-service

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Sherpa Connector Service v2020.2.20328.2050 - Unquoted Service Path

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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-2022-23909?

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

Is CVE-2022-23909 being exploited?

CVE-2022-23909 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-2022-23909 affect?

CVE-2022-23909 affects sherpa connector service. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). There is an unquoted service path in Sherpa Connector Service (SherpaConnectorService.exe) 2020.2.20328.2050. This might allow a local user to escalate privileges by creating a "C:\Program Files\Sherpa Software\Sherpa.exe" file.

How urgent is CVE-2022-23909?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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