PatchTheCVECVE-2022-29583: service_windows.go in the kardianos service package for Go omits quoting that is sometimes needed for executio
CVE-2022-29583 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting service. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
service_windows.go in the kardianos service package for Go omits quoting that is sometimes needed for execution of a Windows service executable from the intended directory. NOTE: this finding could not be reproduced by its original reporter or by others.
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 74%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-426 |
| Published | 2022-04-22 |
| 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-2022-29583?
service: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-29583 being exploited?
CVE-2022-29583 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-2022-29583 affect?
CVE-2022-29583 affects service. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). service_windows.go in the kardianos service package for Go omits quoting that is sometimes needed for execution of a Windows service executable from the intended directory. NOTE: this finding could not be reproduced by its original reporter
How urgent is CVE-2022-29583?
Priority 34/100. High severity