PatchTheCVECVE-2022-32265: qDecoder before 12.1.0 does not ensure that the percent character is followed by two hex digits for URL decodi
CVE-2022-32265 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting qdecoder. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
qDecoder before 12.1.0 does not ensure that the percent character is followed by two hex digits for URL decoding.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.3% (top 29%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2022-06-03 |
| 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-2022-32265?
qdecoder: upgrade to 12.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-32265 being exploited?
CVE-2022-32265 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-2022-32265 affect?
CVE-2022-32265 affects qdecoder. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). qDecoder before 12.1.0 does not ensure that the percent character is followed by two hex digits for URL decoding.
How urgent is CVE-2022-32265?
Priority 41/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action