PatchTheCVECVE-2022-24065: The package cookiecutter before 2.1.1 are vulnerable to Command Injection via hg argument injection
CVE-2022-24065 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting cookiecutter, fedora. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The package cookiecutter before 2.1.1 are vulnerable to Command Injection via hg argument injection. When calling the cookiecutter function from Python code with the checkout parameter, it is passed to the hg checkout command in a way that additional flags can be set. The additional flags can be used to perform a command injection.
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.1 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 4.2% (top 9%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2022-06-08 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2022-24065?
cookiecutter: upgrade to 2.1.1; fedora: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-24065 being exploited?
CVE-2022-24065 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-2022-24065 affect?
CVE-2022-24065 affects cookiecutter, fedora. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). The package cookiecutter before 2.1.1 are vulnerable to Command Injection via hg argument injection. When calling the cookiecutter function from Python code with the checkout parameter, it is passed to the hg checkout command in a way that
How urgent is CVE-2022-24065?
Priority 61/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action