CVE-2022-39245: Mist is the command-line interface for the makedeb Package Repository

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-39245?

mist: upgrade to 0.9.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-39245 being exploited?

CVE-2022-39245 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-39245 affect?

CVE-2022-39245 affects mist. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). Mist is the command-line interface for the makedeb Package Repository. Prior to version 0.9.5, a user-provided `sudo` binary via the `PATH` variable can allow a local user to run arbitrary commands on the user's system with root permissions

Routine

HIGH 8.4UPGRADE

CVE-2022-39245 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.4) affecting mist. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Mist is the command-line interface for the makedeb Package Repository. Prior to version 0.9.5, a user-provided `sudo` binary via the `PATH` variable can allow a local user to run arbitrary commands on the user's system with root permissions. Versions 0.9.5 and later contain a patch. No known workarounds exist.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.4 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 85%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287, CWE-305, CWE-426
Published	2022-09-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: makedeb

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-09-26 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

makedeb mist UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.9.5

Fixed in: 0.9.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 0.9.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mist

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-39245?

mist: upgrade to 0.9.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-39245 being exploited?

CVE-2022-39245 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-2022-39245 affect?

CVE-2022-39245 affects mist. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). Mist is the command-line interface for the makedeb Package Repository. Prior to version 0.9.5, a user-provided `sudo` binary via the `PATH` variable can allow a local user to run arbitrary commands on the user's system with root permissions

How urgent is CVE-2022-39245?

Priority 33/100. High severity

Software pages

Sudo vulnerabilities

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CVE-2025-5409 HIGH 7.3 UPGRADE A vulnerability was found in Mist Community Edition up to 4.7.1

References

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