CVE-2022-34866: Passage Drive versions v1.4.0 to v1.5.1.0 and Passage Drive for Box version v1.0.0 contain an insufficient dat

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-34866 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting passage drive, passage drive for box. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Passage Drive versions v1.4.0 to v1.5.1.0 and Passage Drive for Box version v1.0.0 contain an insufficient data verification vulnerability for interprocess communication. By running a malicious program, an arbitrary OS command may be executed with LocalSystem privilege of the Windows system where the product is running.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 89%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2022-07-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: yrl

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-07-20 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

yrl passage drive UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.4.0 and <= 1.5.1.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.5.1.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy passage-drive || rpm -q passage-drive || passage-drive --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.5.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade passage-drive

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade passage-drive

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison passage-drive sudo apt install passage-drive=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.0> sudo apt-mark hold passage-drive

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list passage-drive sudo dnf downgrade passage-drive-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add passage-drive

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.

yrl passage drive for box DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy passage-drive-for-box || rpm -q passage-drive-for-box || passage-drive-for-box --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison passage-drive-for-box sudo apt install passage-drive-for-box=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold passage-drive-for-box

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

dnf --showduplicates list passage-drive-for-box sudo dnf downgrade passage-drive-for-box-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add passage-drive-for-box

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-2022-34866?

passage drive: upgrade to newer than 1.5.1.0; passage drive for box: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-34866 being exploited?

CVE-2022-34866 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-2022-34866 affect?

CVE-2022-34866 affects passage drive, passage drive for box. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Passage Drive versions v1.4.0 to v1.5.1.0 and Passage Drive for Box version v1.0.0 contain an insufficient data verification vulnerability for interprocess communication. By running a malicious program, an arbitrary OS command may be execut

How urgent is CVE-2022-34866?

Priority 30/100. High severity

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities

References

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