CVE-2022-34906: A hard-coded cryptographic key is used in FileWave before 14.6.3 and 14.7.x before 14.7.2

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-34906 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting filewave. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A hard-coded cryptographic key is used in FileWave before 14.6.3 and 14.7.x before 14.7.2. Exploitation could allow an unauthenticated actor to decrypt sensitive information saved in FileWave, and even send crafted requests.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	10.9% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-798
Published	2022-07-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: filewave

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-07-25 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

filewave filewave UPGRADE

Affected: < 14.6.3 · >= 14.7.0 and < 14.7.2

Fixed in: 14.6.3, 14.7.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 14.7.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 14.6.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade filewave

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 14.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison filewave sudo apt install filewave=<VERSION_BEFORE_14.7.0> sudo apt-mark hold filewave

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

dnf --showduplicates list filewave sudo dnf downgrade filewave-<VERSION_BEFORE_14.7.0> sudo dnf versionlock add filewave

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 source NVD · 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-2022-34906?

filewave: upgrade to 14.6.3, 14.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-34906 being exploited?

CVE-2022-34906 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-2022-34906 affect?

CVE-2022-34906 affects filewave. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). A hard-coded cryptographic key is used in FileWave before 14.6.3 and 14.7.x before 14.7.2. Exploitation could allow an unauthenticated actor to decrypt sensitive information saved in FileWave, and even send crafted requests.

How urgent is CVE-2022-34906?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2022-34907 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in FileWave before 14.6.3 and 14.7.x before 14.7.2

References

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