CVE-2022-29934: USU Oracle Optimization before 5.17.5 lacks Polkit authentication, which allows smartcollector users to achiev

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-29934 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting oracle optimization. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

USU Oracle Optimization before 5.17.5 lacks Polkit authentication, which allows smartcollector users to achieve root access via pkexec. NOTE: this is not an Oracle Corporation product.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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-306
Published	2022-04-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: usu

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-04-29 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

usu oracle optimization DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.16.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.16.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy oracle-optimization || rpm -q oracle-optimization || oracle-optimization --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.16.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison oracle-optimization sudo apt install oracle-optimization=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.16.2> sudo apt-mark hold oracle-optimization

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

dnf --showduplicates list oracle-optimization sudo dnf downgrade oracle-optimization-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.16.2> sudo dnf versionlock add oracle-optimization

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-29934?

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

Is CVE-2022-29934 being exploited?

CVE-2022-29934 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-2022-29934 affect?

CVE-2022-29934 affects oracle optimization. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). USU Oracle Optimization before 5.17.5 lacks Polkit authentication, which allows smartcollector users to achieve root access via pkexec. NOTE: this is not an Oracle Corporation product.

How urgent is CVE-2022-29934?

Priority 39/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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