CVE-2022-24691: An issue was discovered in DSK DSKNet 2.16.136.0 and 2.17.136.5

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HIGH 7.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-24691 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting dsknet. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in DSK DSKNet 2.16.136.0 and 2.17.136.5. A SQL Injection vulnerability allows authenticated users to taint database data and extract sensitive information via crafted HTTP requests. The type of SQL Injection is blind boolean based.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2022-07-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dsk

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-07-18 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dsk dsknet DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.16.136.0 · 2.17.136.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.16.136.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.16.136.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dsknet sudo apt install dsknet=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.16.136.0> sudo apt-mark hold dsknet

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

dnf --showduplicates list dsknet sudo dnf downgrade dsknet-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.16.136.0> sudo dnf versionlock add dsknet

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-2022-24691?

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

Is CVE-2022-24691 being exploited?

CVE-2022-24691 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-2022-24691 affect?

CVE-2022-24691 affects dsknet. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). An issue was discovered in DSK DSKNet 2.16.136.0 and 2.17.136.5. A SQL Injection vulnerability allows authenticated users to taint database data and extract sensitive information via crafted HTTP requests. The type of SQL Injection is blind

How urgent is CVE-2022-24691?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2022-24692 MEDIUM 5.4 DOWNGRADE An issue was discovered in DSK DSKNet 2.16.136.0 and 2.17.136.5
CVE-2022-24690 HIGH 8.2 DOWNGRADE An issue was discovered in DSK DSKNet 2.16.136.0 and 2.17.136.5
CVE-2022-24689 MEDIUM 5.3 DOWNGRADE An issue was discovered in DSK DSKNet 2.16.136.0 and 2.17.136.5
CVE-2022-24688 HIGH 8.8 DOWNGRADE An issue was discovered in DSK DSKNet 2.16.136.0 and 2.17.136.5

References

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