CVE-2022-26660: RunAsSpc 4.0 uses a universal and recoverable encryption key

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-26660 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting runasspc. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

RunAsSpc 4.0 uses a universal and recoverable encryption key. In possession of a file encrypted by RunAsSpc, an attacker can recover the credentials that were used.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-798
Published	2022-03-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: robotronic

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-03-16 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

robotronic runasspc DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison runasspc sudo apt install runasspc=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold runasspc

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

dnf --showduplicates list runasspc sudo dnf downgrade runasspc-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add runasspc

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-2022-26660?

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

Is CVE-2022-26660 being exploited?

CVE-2022-26660 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-2022-26660 affect?

CVE-2022-26660 affects runasspc. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). RunAsSpc 4.0 uses a universal and recoverable encryption key. In possession of a file encrypted by RunAsSpc, an attacker can recover the credentials that were used.

How urgent is CVE-2022-26660?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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