CVE-2022-37710: Patterson Dental Eaglesoft 21 has AES-256 encryption but there are two ways to obtain a keyfile: (1) keybackup

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-37710 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting eaglesoft. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Patterson Dental Eaglesoft 21 has AES-256 encryption but there are two ways to obtain a keyfile: (1) keybackup.data > License > Encryption Key or (2) Eaglesoft.Server.Configuration.data > DbEncryptKeyPrimary > Encryption Key. Applicable files are encrypted with keys and salt that are hardcoded into a DLL or EXE file.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 99%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-798
Published	2022-11-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pattersondental

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-11-07 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pattersondental eaglesoft DOWNGRADE

Affected: 21.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 21.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 21.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison eaglesoft sudo apt install eaglesoft=<VERSION_BEFORE_21.0> sudo apt-mark hold eaglesoft

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

dnf --showduplicates list eaglesoft sudo dnf downgrade eaglesoft-<VERSION_BEFORE_21.0> sudo dnf versionlock add eaglesoft

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-2022-37710?

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

Is CVE-2022-37710 being exploited?

CVE-2022-37710 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-2022-37710 affect?

CVE-2022-37710 affects eaglesoft. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Patterson Dental Eaglesoft 21 has AES-256 encryption but there are two ways to obtain a keyfile: (1) keybackup.data > License > Encryption Key or (2) Eaglesoft.Server.Configuration.data > DbEncryptKeyPrimary > Encryption Key. Applicable fil

How urgent is CVE-2022-37710?

Priority 28/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2021-35193 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE Patterson Application Service in Patterson Eaglesoft 18 through 21 accepts the same certificate authentication

References

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