CVE-2022-31694: InstallBuilder Qt installers built with versions previous to 22.10 try to load DLLs from the installer binary

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-31694?

installbuilder: upgrade to 22.10.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-31694 being exploited?

CVE-2022-31694 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-2022-31694 affect?

CVE-2022-31694 affects installbuilder. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). InstallBuilder Qt installers built with versions previous to 22.10 try to load DLLs from the installer binary parent directory when displaying popups. This may allow an attacker to plant a malicious DLL in the installer parent directory to

Routine

HIGH 7.3UPGRADE

CVE-2022-31694 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting installbuilder. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

InstallBuilder Qt installers built with versions previous to 22.10 try to load DLLs from the installer binary parent directory when displaying popups. This may allow an attacker to plant a malicious DLL in the installer parent directory to allow executing code with the privileges of the installer (when the popup triggers the loading of the library). Exploiting these type of vulnerabilities generally require that an attacker has access to a vulner

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 87%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427
Published	2022-11-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VMware · Vendor: installbuilder

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-11-18 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

installbuilder installbuilder UPGRADE

Affected: < 22.10.0

Fixed in: 22.10.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 22.10.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade installbuilder

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-31694?

installbuilder: upgrade to 22.10.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-31694 being exploited?

CVE-2022-31694 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-2022-31694 affect?

CVE-2022-31694 affects installbuilder. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). InstallBuilder Qt installers built with versions previous to 22.10 try to load DLLs from the installer binary parent directory when displaying popups. This may allow an attacker to plant a malicious DLL in the installer parent directory to

How urgent is CVE-2022-31694?

Priority 29/100. High severity

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