CVE-2022-24407: In Cyrus SASL 2.1.17 through 2.1.27 before 2.1.28, plugins/sql.c does not escape the password for a SQL INSERT

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CVE-2022-24407 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting cyrus-sasl, debian linux, fedora. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Cyrus SASL 2.1.17 through 2.1.27 before 2.1.28, plugins/sql.c does not escape the password for a SQL INSERT or UPDATE statement.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	4.1% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2022-02-24
Last modified	2026-10-14

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cyrusimap · debian · fedoraproject · netapp · oracle

Last updated 2026-10-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-02-24 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-14 16:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cyrusimap cyrus-sasl UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2.1.17 and <= 2.1.27

Fixed in: newer than 2.1.27

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.1.17

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cyrus-sasl || rpm -q cyrus-sasl || cyrus-sasl --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.1.27 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cyrus-sasl

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cyrus-sasl

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 2.1.17 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cyrus-sasl sudo apt install cyrus-sasl=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1.17> sudo apt-mark hold cyrus-sasl

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

dnf --showduplicates list cyrus-sasl sudo dnf downgrade cyrus-sasl-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1.17> sudo dnf versionlock add cyrus-sasl

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.

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 9.0 · 10.0 · 11.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

fedoraproject fedora MITIGATE

Affected: 34 · 35 · 36

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 34

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

netapp active iq unified manager MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy active-iq-unified-manager || rpm -q active-iq-unified-manager || active-iq-unified-manager --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

netapp ontap select deploy administration utility MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ontap-select-deploy-administration-utility || rpm -q ontap-select-deploy-administration-utility || ontap-select-deploy-administration-utility --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

oracle communications cloud native core console DOWNGRADE

Affected: 22.2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 22.2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy communications-cloud-native-core-console || rpm -q communications-cloud-native-core-console || communications-cloud-native-core-console --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 22.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison communications-cloud-native-core-console sudo apt install communications-cloud-native-core-console=<VERSION_BEFORE_22.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold communications-cloud-native-core-console

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

dnf --showduplicates list communications-cloud-native-core-console sudo dnf downgrade communications-cloud-native-core-console-<VERSION_BEFORE_22.2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add communications-cloud-native-core-console

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-2022-24407?

cyrus-sasl: upgrade to newer than 2.1.27; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; fedora: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-24407 being exploited?

CVE-2022-24407 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-2022-24407 affect?

CVE-2022-24407 affects cyrus-sasl, debian linux, fedora. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). In Cyrus SASL 2.1.17 through 2.1.27 before 2.1.28, plugins/sql.c does not escape the password for a SQL INSERT or UPDATE statement.

How urgent is CVE-2022-24407?

Priority 58/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; On your watchlist

Software pages

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