CVE-2022-27778: A use of incorrectly resolved name vulnerability fixed in 7.83.1 might remove the wrong file when `--no-clobbe

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HIGH 8.1DOWNGRADEMITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2022-27778 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting curl, active iq unified manager, active iq unified manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A use of incorrectly resolved name vulnerability fixed in 7.83.1 might remove the wrong file when `--no-clobber` is used together with `--remove-on-error`.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-706
Published	2022-06-02
Last modified	2026-10-14

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: haxx · netapp

Last updated 2026-10-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-02 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-14 17:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

haxx curl DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.83.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.83.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.83.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison curl sudo apt install curl=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.83.0> sudo apt-mark hold curl

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

dnf --showduplicates list curl sudo dnf downgrade curl-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.83.0> sudo dnf versionlock add curl

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.

netapp active iq unified manager MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy active-iq-unified-manager || rpm -q active-iq-unified-manager || active-iq-unified-manager --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

netapp active iq unified manager MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy active-iq-unified-manager || rpm -q active-iq-unified-manager || active-iq-unified-manager --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

netapp clustered data ontap MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy clustered-data-ontap || rpm -q clustered-data-ontap || clustered-data-ontap --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

netapp oncommand insight MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy oncommand-insight || rpm -q oncommand-insight || oncommand-insight --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

netapp oncommand workflow automation MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy oncommand-workflow-automation || rpm -q oncommand-workflow-automation || oncommand-workflow-automation --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2022-27778?

curl: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; active iq unified manager: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; active iq unified manager: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-27778 being exploited?

CVE-2022-27778 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-2022-27778 affect?

CVE-2022-27778 affects curl, active iq unified manager, active iq unified manager. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). A use of incorrectly resolved name vulnerability fixed in 7.83.1 might remove the wrong file when `--no-clobber` is used together with `--remove-on-error`.

How urgent is CVE-2022-27778?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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