CVE-2022-41138: In Zutty before 0.13, DECRQSS in text written to the terminal can achieve arbitrary code execution.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-41138?

zutty: upgrade to 0.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-41138 being exploited?

CVE-2022-41138 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-2022-41138 affect?

CVE-2022-41138 affects zutty. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). In Zutty before 0.13, DECRQSS in text written to the terminal can achieve arbitrary code execution.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-41138?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-41138 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting zutty. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Zutty before 0.13, DECRQSS in text written to the terminal can achieve arbitrary code execution.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
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	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2022-09-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: zutty project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-09-20 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

zutty project zutty UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.13

Fixed in: 0.13

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 0.13 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade zutty

Note

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

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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-2022-41138?

zutty: upgrade to 0.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-41138 being exploited?

CVE-2022-41138 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-2022-41138 affect?

CVE-2022-41138 affects zutty. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). In Zutty before 0.13, DECRQSS in text written to the terminal can achieve arbitrary code execution.

How urgent is CVE-2022-41138?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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