CVE-2022-45062: In Xfce xfce4-settings before 4.16.4 and 4.17.x before 4.17.1, there is an argument injection vulnerability in

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-45062?

xfce4-settings: upgrade to 4.16.4; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; fedora: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-45062 being exploited?

CVE-2022-45062 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-2022-45062 affect?

CVE-2022-45062 affects xfce4-settings, debian linux, fedora. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). In Xfce xfce4-settings before 4.16.4 and 4.17.x before 4.17.1, there is an argument injection vulnerability in xfce4-mime-helper.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-45062?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2022-45062 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting xfce4-settings, debian linux, fedora. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Xfce xfce4-settings before 4.16.4 and 4.17.x before 4.17.1, there is an argument injection vulnerability in xfce4-mime-helper.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

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	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-88
Published	2022-11-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: debian · fedoraproject · xfce

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-11-09 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xfce xfce4-settings UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.16.4 · 4.17.0

Fixed in: 4.16.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xfce4-settings || rpm -q xfce4-settings || xfce4-settings --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.16.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade xfce4-settings

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade xfce4-settings

Note

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

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 11.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

fedoraproject fedora MITIGATE

Affected: 37

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 37

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2022-45062?

xfce4-settings: upgrade to 4.16.4; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; fedora: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-45062 being exploited?

CVE-2022-45062 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-2022-45062 affect?

CVE-2022-45062 affects xfce4-settings, debian linux, fedora. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). In Xfce xfce4-settings before 4.16.4 and 4.17.x before 4.17.1, there is an argument injection vulnerability in xfce4-mime-helper.

How urgent is CVE-2022-45062?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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