CVE-2022-27342: Link-Admin v0.0.1 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via DictRest.ResponseResult().

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-27342 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting link-admin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Link-Admin v0.0.1 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via DictRest.ResponseResult().

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2022-04-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: link-admin project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-04-22 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

link-admin project link-admin DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy link-admin || rpm -q link-admin || link-admin --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison link-admin sudo apt install link-admin=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold link-admin

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

dnf --showduplicates list link-admin sudo dnf downgrade link-admin-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add link-admin

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-2022-27342?

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

Is CVE-2022-27342 being exploited?

CVE-2022-27342 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-2022-27342 affect?

CVE-2022-27342 affects link-admin. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Link-Admin v0.0.1 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via DictRest.ResponseResult().

How urgent is CVE-2022-27342?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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