CVE-2022-40337: OASES (aka Open Aviation Strategic Engineering System) 8.8.0.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-40337 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting open aviation strategic engineering system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OASES (aka Open Aviation Strategic Engineering System) 8.8.0.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the Open Print Folder menu.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2022-09-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: aspiresoftware

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-09-16 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

aspiresoftware open aviation strategic engineering system DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.8.0.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.8.0.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy open-aviation-strategic-engineering-system || rpm -q open-aviation-strategic-engineering-system || open-aviation-strategic-engineering-system --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.8.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison open-aviation-strategic-engineering-system sudo apt install open-aviation-strategic-engineering-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.8.0.2> sudo apt-mark hold open-aviation-strategic-engineering-system

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

dnf --showduplicates list open-aviation-strategic-engineering-system sudo dnf downgrade open-aviation-strategic-engineering-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.8.0.2> sudo dnf versionlock add open-aviation-strategic-engineering-system

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-2022-40337?

open aviation strategic engineering system: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-40337 being exploited?

CVE-2022-40337 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-2022-40337 affect?

CVE-2022-40337 affects open aviation strategic engineering system. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). OASES (aka Open Aviation Strategic Engineering System) 8.8.0.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the Open Print Folder menu.

How urgent is CVE-2022-40337?

Priority 50/100. High severity

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