CVE-2022-31580: The sanojtharindu/caretakerr-api repository through 2021-05-17 on GitHub allows absolute path traversal becaus

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-31580?

caretakerr-api: upgrade to newer than 2021-05-17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-31580 being exploited?

CVE-2022-31580 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-2022-31580 affect?

CVE-2022-31580 affects caretakerr-api. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.3). The sanojtharindu/caretakerr-api repository through 2021-05-17 on GitHub allows absolute path traversal because the Flask send_file function is used unsafely.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-31580?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-31580 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting caretakerr-api. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The sanojtharindu/caretakerr-api repository through 2021-05-17 on GitHub allows absolute path traversal because the Flask send_file function is used unsafely.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2022-07-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: caretakerr-api project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-07-11 01:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

caretakerr-api project caretakerr-api UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2021-05-17

Fixed in: newer than 2021-05-17

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy caretakerr-api || rpm -q caretakerr-api || caretakerr-api --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2021-05-17 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade caretakerr-api

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade caretakerr-api

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-2022-31580?

caretakerr-api: upgrade to newer than 2021-05-17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-31580 being exploited?

CVE-2022-31580 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-2022-31580 affect?

CVE-2022-31580 affects caretakerr-api. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.3). The sanojtharindu/caretakerr-api repository through 2021-05-17 on GitHub allows absolute path traversal because the Flask send_file function is used unsafely.

How urgent is CVE-2022-31580?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

GitHub vulnerabilities · Flask vulnerabilities

References

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