CVE-2022-41708: Relatedcode's Messenger version 7bcd20b allows an authenticated external attacker to access existing chats in

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3MITIGATE

CVE-2022-41708 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting messenger. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Relatedcode's Messenger version 7bcd20b allows an authenticated external attacker to access existing chats in the workspaces of any user of the application. This is possible because the application does not validate permissions correctly.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-281
Published	2022-10-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Fluid Attacks · Vendor: relatedcode

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-10-19 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

relatedcode messenger MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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-2022-41708?

messenger: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-41708 being exploited?

CVE-2022-41708 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-2022-41708 affect?

CVE-2022-41708 affects messenger. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Relatedcode's Messenger version 7bcd20b allows an authenticated external attacker to access existing chats in the workspaces of any user of the application. This is possible because the application does not validate permissions correctly.

How urgent is CVE-2022-41708?

Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference

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