CVE-2022-38540: Archery v1.4.0 to v1.8.5 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the ThreadIDs parameter i

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-38540 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 v1.4.0 to v1.8.5 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the ThreadIDs parameter in the create_kill_session 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: >= 1.4.0 and < 1.9.0

Fixed in: 1.9.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4.0

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 1.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison archery sudo apt install archery=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.0> 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_1.4.0> 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-2022-38540?

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

Is CVE-2022-38540 being exploited?

CVE-2022-38540 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-2022-38540 affect?

CVE-2022-38540 affects archery. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Archery v1.4.0 to v1.8.5 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the ThreadIDs parameter in the create_kill_session interface.

How urgent is CVE-2022-38540?

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

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