PatchTheCVECVE-2022-27905: In ControlUp Real-Time Agent before 8.6, an unquoted path can result in privilege escalation
CVE-2022-27905 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting controlup. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
In ControlUp Real-Time Agent before 8.6, an unquoted path can result in privilege escalation. An attacker would require write permissions to the root level of the OS drive (C:\) to exploit this.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.2 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.1% (top 35%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-428 |
| Published | 2022-04-27 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2022-27905?
controlup: upgrade to 8.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-27905 being exploited?
CVE-2022-27905 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-2022-27905 affect?
CVE-2022-27905 affects controlup. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). In ControlUp Real-Time Agent before 8.6, an unquoted path can result in privilege escalation. An attacker would require write permissions to the root level of the OS drive (C:\) to exploit this.
How urgent is CVE-2022-27905?
Priority 41/100. High severity