CVE-2022-36122: The Automox Agent before 40 on Windows incorrectly sets permissions on key files.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-36122?

automox: upgrade to 40. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-36122 being exploited?

CVE-2022-36122 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-2022-36122 affect?

CVE-2022-36122 affects automox. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The Automox Agent before 40 on Windows incorrectly sets permissions on key files.

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-36122 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting automox. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Automox Agent before 40 on Windows incorrectly sets permissions on key files.

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 92%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-732
Published	2022-10-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: automox

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-10-21 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

automox automox UPGRADE

Affected: < 40

Fixed in: 40

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 40 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade automox

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-2022-36122?

automox: upgrade to 40. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-36122 being exploited?

CVE-2022-36122 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-2022-36122 affect?

CVE-2022-36122 affects automox. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The Automox Agent before 40 on Windows incorrectly sets permissions on key files.

How urgent is CVE-2022-36122?

Priority 29/100. High severity

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities

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References

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