CVE-2022-29215: RegionProtect is a plugin that allows users to manage certain events in certain regions of the world

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-29215?

regionprotect: upgrade to 1.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-29215 being exploited?

CVE-2022-29215 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-2022-29215 affect?

CVE-2022-29215 affects regionprotect. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). RegionProtect is a plugin that allows users to manage certain events in certain regions of the world. Versions prior to 1.1.0 contain a YAML injection vulnerability that can cause an instant server crash if the passed arguments are not matc

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-29215?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-29215 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting regionprotect. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

RegionProtect is a plugin that allows users to manage certain events in certain regions of the world. Versions prior to 1.1.0 contain a YAML injection vulnerability that can cause an instant server crash if the passed arguments are not matched. Version 1.1.0 contains a patch for this issue. As a workaround, restrict operator permissions to untrusted people and avoid entering arguments likely to cause a crash.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-88
Published	2022-05-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: regionprotect project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-05-21 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

regionprotect project regionprotect UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.1.0

Fixed in: 1.1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade regionprotect

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-2022-29215?

regionprotect: upgrade to 1.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-29215 being exploited?

CVE-2022-29215 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-2022-29215 affect?

CVE-2022-29215 affects regionprotect. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). RegionProtect is a plugin that allows users to manage certain events in certain regions of the world. Versions prior to 1.1.0 contain a YAML injection vulnerability that can cause an instant server crash if the passed arguments are not matc

How urgent is CVE-2022-29215?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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