CVE-2022-27176: Incomplete filtering of special elements vulnerability exists in RevoWorks SCVX using 'File Sanitization Libra

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-27176?

revoworks browser: upgrade to 2.2.69; revoworks desktop: upgrade to 2.1.85; revoworks scvx: upgrade to 1.0.44. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-27176 being exploited?

CVE-2022-27176 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-2022-27176 affect?

CVE-2022-27176 affects revoworks browser, revoworks desktop, revoworks scvx. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Incomplete filtering of special elements vulnerability exists in RevoWorks SCVX using 'File Sanitization Library' 1.043 and prior versions, RevoWorks Browser 2.2.67 and prior versions (when using 'File Sanitization Option'), and RevoWorks D

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-27176 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting revoworks browser, revoworks desktop, revoworks scvx. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Incomplete filtering of special elements vulnerability exists in RevoWorks SCVX using 'File Sanitization Library' 1.043 and prior versions, RevoWorks Browser 2.2.67 and prior versions (when using 'File Sanitization Option'), and RevoWorks Desktop 2.1.84 and prior versions (when using 'File Sanitization Option'), which may allow an attacker to execute a malicious macro by having a user to download, import, and open a specially crafted file in the

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	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2022-06-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: jscom

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-14 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jscom revoworks browser UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.2.69

Fixed in: 2.2.69

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy revoworks-browser || rpm -q revoworks-browser || revoworks-browser --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.2.69 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade revoworks-browser

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade revoworks-browser

Note

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

jscom revoworks desktop UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.1.85

Fixed in: 2.1.85

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy revoworks-desktop || rpm -q revoworks-desktop || revoworks-desktop --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.1.85 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade revoworks-desktop

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade revoworks-desktop

Note

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

jscom revoworks scvx UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.0.44

Fixed in: 1.0.44

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy revoworks-scvx || rpm -q revoworks-scvx || revoworks-scvx --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.0.44 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade revoworks-scvx

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade revoworks-scvx

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-2022-27176?

revoworks browser: upgrade to 2.2.69; revoworks desktop: upgrade to 2.1.85; revoworks scvx: upgrade to 1.0.44. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-27176 being exploited?

CVE-2022-27176 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-2022-27176 affect?

CVE-2022-27176 affects revoworks browser, revoworks desktop, revoworks scvx. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Incomplete filtering of special elements vulnerability exists in RevoWorks SCVX using 'File Sanitization Library' 1.043 and prior versions, RevoWorks Browser 2.2.67 and prior versions (when using 'File Sanitization Option'), and RevoWorks D

How urgent is CVE-2022-27176?

Priority 40/100. High severity

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