CVE-2022-34558: WMAgent v1.3.3rc2 and 1.3.3rc1, reqmgr 2 1.4.1rc5 and 1.4.0rc2, reqmon 1.4.1rc5, and global-workqueue 1.4.1rc5
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CVE-2022-34558 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting global-workqueue, reqmgr2, reqmon. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
WMAgent v1.3.3rc2 and 1.3.3rc1, reqmgr 2 1.4.1rc5 and 1.4.0rc2, reqmon 1.4.1rc5, and global-workqueue 1.4.1rc5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted dbs-client package.
Why this priority
Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4.1
pip index versions global-workqueue
pip install "global-workqueue<1.4.1"
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.
reqmgr2 project reqmgr2 DOWNGRADE
Affected: 1.4.0 rc2 · 1.4.1 rc5
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4.0
1. Check installed version
pip show reqmgr2
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4.0
pip index versions reqmgr2
pip install "reqmgr2<1.4.0"
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.
reqmon project reqmon DOWNGRADE
Affected: 1.4.1 rc5
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4.1
1. Check installed version
pip show reqmon
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4.1
pip index versions reqmon
pip install "reqmon<1.4.1"
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.
wmagent project wmagent DOWNGRADE
Affected: 1.3.3 rc1 · 1.3.3 rc2
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.3
1. Check installed version
pip show wmagent
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.3
pip index versions wmagent
pip install "wmagent<1.3.3"
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.
Verify at the official sourceNVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page 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-2022-34558?
global-workqueue: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; reqmgr2: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; reqmon: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-34558 being exploited?
CVE-2022-34558 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-2022-34558 affect?
CVE-2022-34558 affects global-workqueue, reqmgr2, reqmon. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). WMAgent v1.3.3rc2 and 1.3.3rc1, reqmgr 2 1.4.1rc5 and 1.4.0rc2, reqmon 1.4.1rc5, and global-workqueue 1.4.1rc5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted dbs-client package.
How urgent is CVE-2022-34558?
Priority 62/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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