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CVE-2022-23992: XCOM Data Transport for Windows, Linux, and UNIX 11.6 releases contain a vulnerability due to insufficient inp

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CVE-2022-23992 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting xcom data transport, xcom data transport, xcom data transport. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

XCOM Data Transport for Windows, Linux, and UNIX 11.6 releases contain a vulnerability due to insufficient input validation that could potentially allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges.

Why this priority

  • Critical severity
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
  • On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score9.8 (Critical)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-20
Published2022-02-14
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): CA Technologies - A Broadcom Company · Vendor: broadcom

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

broadcom xcom data transport DOWNGRADE
Affected: 11.6
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.6
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy xcom-data-transport || rpm -q xcom-data-transport || xcom-data-transport --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 11.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison xcom-data-transport sudo apt install xcom-data-transport=<VERSION_BEFORE_11.6> sudo apt-mark hold xcom-data-transport
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list xcom-data-transport sudo dnf downgrade xcom-data-transport-<VERSION_BEFORE_11.6> sudo dnf versionlock add xcom-data-transport
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.
broadcom xcom data transport DOWNGRADE
Affected: 11.6
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.6
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy xcom-data-transport || rpm -q xcom-data-transport || xcom-data-transport --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 11.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison xcom-data-transport sudo apt install xcom-data-transport=<VERSION_BEFORE_11.6> sudo apt-mark hold xcom-data-transport
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list xcom-data-transport sudo dnf downgrade xcom-data-transport-<VERSION_BEFORE_11.6> sudo dnf versionlock add xcom-data-transport
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.
broadcom xcom data transport DOWNGRADE
Affected: 11.6
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.6
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy xcom-data-transport || rpm -q xcom-data-transport || xcom-data-transport --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 11.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison xcom-data-transport sudo apt install xcom-data-transport=<VERSION_BEFORE_11.6> sudo apt-mark hold xcom-data-transport
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list xcom-data-transport sudo dnf downgrade xcom-data-transport-<VERSION_BEFORE_11.6> sudo dnf versionlock add xcom-data-transport
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.
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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-2022-23992?

xcom data transport: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; xcom data transport: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; xcom data transport: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-23992 being exploited?

CVE-2022-23992 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-2022-23992 affect?

CVE-2022-23992 affects xcom data transport, xcom data transport, xcom data transport. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). XCOM Data Transport for Windows, Linux, and UNIX 11.6 releases contain a vulnerability due to insufficient input validation that could potentially allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2022-23992?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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