CVE-2022-29180: A vulnerability in which attackers could forge HTTP requests to manipulate the `charm` data directory to acces

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9UPGRADE

CVE-2022-29180 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting charm. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability in which attackers could forge HTTP requests to manipulate the `charm` data directory to access or delete anything on the server. This has been patched and is available in release [v0.12.1](https://github.com/charmbracelet/charm/releases/tag/v0.12.1). We recommend that all users running self-hosted `charm` instances update immediately. This vulnerability was found in-house and we haven't been notified of any potential exploiters.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-918
Published	2022-05-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: charm

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-05-07 04:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

charm charm UPGRADE

Affected: >= 0.9.0 and < 0.12.1

Fixed in: 0.12.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.9.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 0.12.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade charm

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.9.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison charm sudo apt install charm=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.0> sudo apt-mark hold charm

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list charm sudo dnf downgrade charm-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.0> sudo dnf versionlock add charm

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2022-29180?

charm: upgrade to 0.12.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-29180 being exploited?

CVE-2022-29180 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-2022-29180 affect?

CVE-2022-29180 affects charm. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). A vulnerability in which attackers could forge HTTP requests to manipulate the `charm` data directory to access or delete anything on the server. This has been patched and is available in release [v0.12.1](https://github.com/charmbracelet/c

How urgent is CVE-2022-29180?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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