CVE-2022-27904: Automox Agent for macOS before version 39 was vulnerable to a time-of-check/time-of-use (TOCTOU) race-conditio

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-27904?

automox: upgrade to 39. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-27904 being exploited?

CVE-2022-27904 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-2022-27904 affect?

CVE-2022-27904 affects automox. Severity is high (CVSS 7.0). Automox Agent for macOS before version 39 was vulnerable to a time-of-check/time-of-use (TOCTOU) race-condition attack during the agent install process.

Routine

HIGH 7.0UPGRADE

CVE-2022-27904 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.0) affecting automox. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Automox Agent for macOS before version 39 was vulnerable to a time-of-check/time-of-use (TOCTOU) race-condition attack during the agent install process.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.0 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 94%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-367
Published	2022-07-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: automox

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-07-01 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

automox automox UPGRADE

Affected: < 39

Fixed in: 39

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 39 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade automox

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade automox

Note

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

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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-2022-27904?

automox: upgrade to 39. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-27904 being exploited?

CVE-2022-27904 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-2022-27904 affect?

CVE-2022-27904 affects automox. Severity is high (CVSS 7.0). Automox Agent for macOS before version 39 was vulnerable to a time-of-check/time-of-use (TOCTOU) race-condition attack during the agent install process.

How urgent is CVE-2022-27904?

Priority 26/100. High severity

Software pages

macOS vulnerabilities

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