PatchTheCVECVE-2022-25890: All versions of the package wifey are vulnerable to Command Injection via the connect() function due to improp
CVE-2022-25890 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.4) affecting wifey. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
All versions of the package wifey are vulnerable to Command Injection via the connect() function due to improper input sanitization.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.4 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.3% (top 29%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2023-01-09 |
| 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-2022-25890?
wifey: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-25890 being exploited?
CVE-2022-25890 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-2022-25890 affect?
CVE-2022-25890 affects wifey. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). All versions of the package wifey are vulnerable to Command Injection via the connect() function due to improper input sanitization.
How urgent is CVE-2022-25890?
Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference