CVE-2022-25926: Versions of the package window-control before 1.4.5 are vulnerable to Command Injection via the sendKeys funct

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HIGH 7.4UPGRADE

CVE-2022-25926 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.4) affecting window-control. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Versions of the package window-control before 1.4.5 are vulnerable to Command Injection via the sendKeys function, due to improper input sanitization.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.4 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78, CWE-94
Published	2023-01-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: window-control project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-01-04 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

window-control project window-control UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.4.5

Fixed in: 1.4.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls window-control

2. UPGRADE to 1.4.5

npm install window-control@">=1.4.5"

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-2022-25926?

window-control: upgrade to 1.4.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-25926 being exploited?

CVE-2022-25926 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-2022-25926 affect?

CVE-2022-25926 affects window-control. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). Versions of the package window-control before 1.4.5 are vulnerable to Command Injection via the sendKeys function, due to improper input sanitization.

How urgent is CVE-2022-25926?

Priority 43/100. High severity

References

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