CVE-2022-27819: SWHKD 1.1.5 allows unsafe parsing via the -c option

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-27819 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting swhkd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SWHKD 1.1.5 allows unsafe parsing via the -c option. An information leak might occur but there is a simple denial of service (memory exhaustion) upon an attempt to parse a large or infinite file (such as a block or character device).

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-770
Published	2022-04-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: waycrate

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-04-07 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

waycrate swhkd DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison swhkd sudo apt install swhkd=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.5> sudo apt-mark hold swhkd

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

dnf --showduplicates list swhkd sudo dnf downgrade swhkd-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.5> sudo dnf versionlock add swhkd

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-2022-27819?

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

Is CVE-2022-27819 being exploited?

CVE-2022-27819 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-2022-27819 affect?

CVE-2022-27819 affects swhkd. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). SWHKD 1.1.5 allows unsafe parsing via the -c option. An information leak might occur but there is a simple denial of service (memory exhaustion) upon an attempt to parse a large or infinite file (such as a block or character device).

How urgent is CVE-2022-27819?

Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2022-27818 CRITICAL 9.1 DOWNGRADE SWHKD 1.1.5 unsafely uses the /tmp/swhkd.sock pathname
CVE-2022-27817 MEDIUM 4.4 DOWNGRADE SWHKD 1.1.5 consumes the keyboard events of unintended users
CVE-2022-27816 HIGH 7.1 DOWNGRADE SWHKD 1.1.5 unsafely uses the /tmp/swhks.pid pathname
CVE-2022-27815 HIGH 7.8 DOWNGRADE SWHKD 1.1.5 unsafely uses the /tmp/swhkd.pid pathname
CVE-2022-27814 LOW 3.3 DOWNGRADE SWHKD 1.1.5 allows arbitrary file-existence tests via the -c option.

References

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