CVE-2022-38537: Archery v1.4.5 to v1.8.5 was discovered to contain multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities via the start_file,

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-38537 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting archery. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Archery v1.4.5 to v1.8.5 was discovered to contain multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities via the start_file, end_file, start_time, and stop_time parameters in the binlog2sql interface.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2022-09-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: archerydms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-09-13 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

archerydms archery UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.4.5 and < 1.9.0

Fixed in: 1.9.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.9.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade archery

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison archery sudo apt install archery=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.5> sudo apt-mark hold archery

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list archery sudo dnf downgrade archery-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.5> sudo dnf versionlock add archery

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2022-38537?

archery: upgrade to 1.9.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-38537 being exploited?

CVE-2022-38537 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-2022-38537 affect?

CVE-2022-38537 affects archery. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Archery v1.4.5 to v1.8.5 was discovered to contain multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities via the start_file, end_file, start_time, and stop_time parameters in the binlog2sql interface.

How urgent is CVE-2022-38537?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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