CVE-2022-37108: An injection vulnerability in the syslog-ng configuration wizard in Securonix Snypr 6.4 allows an application

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HIGH 8.7DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-37108 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.7) affecting snypr. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An injection vulnerability in the syslog-ng configuration wizard in Securonix Snypr 6.4 allows an application user with the "Manage Ingesters" permission to execute arbitrary code on remote ingesters by appending arbitrary text to text files that are executed by the system, such as users' crontab files. The patch for this was present in SNYPR version 6.4 Jun 2022 R3_[06170871], but may have been introduced sooner.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.7 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-74
Published	2022-09-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: securonix

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-09-07 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

securonix snypr DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison snypr sudo apt install snypr=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.4> sudo apt-mark hold snypr

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

dnf --showduplicates list snypr sudo dnf downgrade snypr-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.4> sudo dnf versionlock add snypr

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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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-2022-37108?

snypr: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-37108 being exploited?

CVE-2022-37108 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-2022-37108 affect?

CVE-2022-37108 affects snypr. Severity is high (CVSS 8.7). An injection vulnerability in the syslog-ng configuration wizard in Securonix Snypr 6.4 allows an application user with the "Manage Ingesters" permission to execute arbitrary code on remote ingesters by appending arbitrary text to text file

How urgent is CVE-2022-37108?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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