PatchTheCVECVE-2022-36564: Incorrect access control in the install directory (C:\Strawberry) of StrawberryPerl v5.32.1.1 and below allows
CVE-2022-36564 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting strawberryperl. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Incorrect access control in the install directory (C:\Strawberry) of StrawberryPerl v5.32.1.1 and below allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via overwriting binaries located in the directory.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.2% (top 32%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2022-08-30 |
| 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-2022-36564?
strawberryperl: upgrade to newer than 5.32.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-36564 being exploited?
CVE-2022-36564 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-2022-36564 affect?
CVE-2022-36564 affects strawberryperl. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Incorrect access control in the install directory (C:\Strawberry) of StrawberryPerl v5.32.1.1 and below allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via overwriting binaries located in the directory.
How urgent is CVE-2022-36564?
Priority 48/100. High severity