CVE-2022-25153: The ITarian Endpoint Manage Communication Client, prior to version 6.43.41148.21120, is compiled using insecur

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-25153?

endpoint manager communication client: upgrade to 7.0.42012.22030. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-25153 being exploited?

CVE-2022-25153 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-25153 affect?

CVE-2022-25153 affects endpoint manager communication client. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The ITarian Endpoint Manage Communication Client, prior to version 6.43.41148.21120, is compiled using insecure OpenSSL settings. Due to this setting, a malicious actor with low privileges access to a system can escalate his privileges to S

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-25153 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting endpoint manager communication client. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The ITarian Endpoint Manage Communication Client, prior to version 6.43.41148.21120, is compiled using insecure OpenSSL settings. Due to this setting, a malicious actor with low privileges access to a system can escalate his privileges to SYSTEM abusing an insecure openssl.conf lookup.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-275
Published	2022-06-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Dutch Institute for Vulnerability Disclosure · Vendor: itarian

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-09 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

itarian endpoint manager communication client UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.0.42012.22030

Fixed in: 7.0.42012.22030

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy endpoint-manager-communication-client || rpm -q endpoint-manager-communication-client || endpoint-manager-communication-client --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.0.42012.22030 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade endpoint-manager-communication-client

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade endpoint-manager-communication-client

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-25153?

endpoint manager communication client: upgrade to 7.0.42012.22030. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-25153 being exploited?

CVE-2022-25153 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-2022-25153 affect?

CVE-2022-25153 affects endpoint manager communication client. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The ITarian Endpoint Manage Communication Client, prior to version 6.43.41148.21120, is compiled using insecure OpenSSL settings. Due to this setting, a malicious actor with low privileges access to a system can escalate his privileges to S

How urgent is CVE-2022-25153?

Priority 34/100. High severity

Software pages

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References

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