PatchTheCVECVE-2022-26049: This affects the package com.diffplug.gradle:goomph before 3.37.2
CVE-2022-26049 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting goomph. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
This affects the package com.diffplug.gradle:goomph before 3.37.2. It allows a malicious zip file to potentially break out of the expected destination directory, writing contents into arbitrary locations on the file system. Overwriting certain files/directories could allow an attacker to achieve remote code execution on a target system by exploiting this vulnerability. **Note:** This could have allowed a malicious zip file to extract itself into
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.5% (top 15%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2022-09-11 |
| 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-2022-26049?
goomph: upgrade to 3.37.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-26049 being exploited?
CVE-2022-26049 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-2022-26049 affect?
CVE-2022-26049 affects goomph. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). This affects the package com.diffplug.gradle:goomph before 3.37.2. It allows a malicious zip file to potentially break out of the expected destination directory, writing contents into arbitrary locations on the file system. Overwriting cert
How urgent is CVE-2022-26049?
Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference