CVE-2022-44794: An issue was discovered in Object First Ootbi BETA build 1.0.7.712

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-44794?

ootbi: upgrade to 1.0.13.1611. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-44794 being exploited?

CVE-2022-44794 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-2022-44794 affect?

CVE-2022-44794 affects ootbi. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An issue was discovered in Object First Ootbi BETA build 1.0.7.712. Management protocol has a flow which allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary Bash code with root privileges. The command that sets the hostname doesn't validate input

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-44794 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting ootbi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in Object First Ootbi BETA build 1.0.7.712. Management protocol has a flow which allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary Bash code with root privileges. The command that sets the hostname doesn't validate input parameters. As a result, arbitrary data goes directly to the Bash interpreter. An attacker would need credentials to exploit this vulnerability. This is fixed in Object First Ootbi BETA build 1.0.13.1611.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2022-11-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: objectfirst

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-11-07 04:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

objectfirst ootbi UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.0.13.1611

Fixed in: 1.0.13.1611

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.0.13.1611 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ootbi

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-2022-44794?

ootbi: upgrade to 1.0.13.1611. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-44794 being exploited?

CVE-2022-44794 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-2022-44794 affect?

CVE-2022-44794 affects ootbi. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An issue was discovered in Object First Ootbi BETA build 1.0.7.712. Management protocol has a flow which allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary Bash code with root privileges. The command that sets the hostname doesn't validate input

How urgent is CVE-2022-44794?

Priority 47/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2022-44796 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in Object First Ootbi BETA build 1.0.7.712
CVE-2022-44795 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in Object First Ootbi BETA build 1.0.7.712

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