CVE-2022-2841: A vulnerability was found in CrowdStrike Falcon 6.31.14505.0/6.42.15610/6.44.15806

Routine

LOW 2.7DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-2841 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.7) affecting falcon. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was found in CrowdStrike Falcon 6.31.14505.0/6.42.15610/6.44.15806. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component Uninstallation Handler. The manipulation leads to missing authorization. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 6.40.15409, 6.42.15611 and 6.44.15807 is able to address this issue. It is r

Why this priority

EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.7 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	5.0% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2022-08-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: crowdstrike

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-08-22 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

crowdstrike falcon DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.31.14505.0 · 6.42.15610 · 6.44.15806

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.31.14505.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.31.14505.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison falcon sudo apt install falcon=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.31.14505.0> sudo apt-mark hold falcon

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

dnf --showduplicates list falcon sudo dnf downgrade falcon-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.31.14505.0> sudo dnf versionlock add falcon

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: CrowdStrike Falcon AGENT 6.44.15806 - Uninstall without Installation Token

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-2841?

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

Is CVE-2022-2841 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2841 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-2022-2841 affect?

CVE-2022-2841 affects falcon. Severity is low (CVSS 2.7). A vulnerability was found in CrowdStrike Falcon 6.31.14505.0/6.42.15610/6.44.15806. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component Uninstallation Handler. The manipulation leads to missing authorizat

How urgent is CVE-2022-2841?

Priority 38/100. EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

CrowdStrike vulnerabilities

References

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