CVE-2022-41945: super-xray is a vulnerability scanner (xray) GUI launcher

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MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-41945 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting super-xray. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

super-xray is a vulnerability scanner (xray) GUI launcher. In version 0.1-beta, the URL is not filtered and directly spliced into the command, resulting in a possible RCE vulnerability. Users should upgrade to super-xray 0.2-beta.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2022-11-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: super-xray project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-11-21 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

super-xray project super-xray DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1 beta

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy super-xray || rpm -q super-xray || super-xray --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison super-xray sudo apt install super-xray=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo apt-mark hold super-xray

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

dnf --showduplicates list super-xray sudo dnf downgrade super-xray-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add super-xray

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.

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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-2022-41945?

super-xray: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-41945 being exploited?

CVE-2022-41945 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-2022-41945 affect?

CVE-2022-41945 affects super-xray. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). super-xray is a vulnerability scanner (xray) GUI launcher. In version 0.1-beta, the URL is not filtered and directly spliced into the command, resulting in a possible RCE vulnerability. Users should upgrade to super-xray 0.2-beta.

How urgent is CVE-2022-41945?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

References

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