PatchTheCVECVE-2022-36617: Arq Backup 7.19.5.0 and below stores backup encryption passwords using reversible encryption
CVE-2022-36617 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.9) affecting arq backup. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Arq Backup 7.19.5.0 and below stores backup encryption passwords using reversible encryption. This issue allows attackers with administrative privileges to recover cleartext passwords.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.9 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 56%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-522 |
| Published | 2022-09-09 |
| 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-2022-36617?
arq backup: upgrade to newer than 7.19.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-36617 being exploited?
CVE-2022-36617 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-2022-36617 affect?
CVE-2022-36617 affects arq backup. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). Arq Backup 7.19.5.0 and below stores backup encryption passwords using reversible encryption. This issue allows attackers with administrative privileges to recover cleartext passwords.
How urgent is CVE-2022-36617?
Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.