CVE-2022-45269: A directory traversal vulnerability in the component SCS.Web.Server.SPI/1.0 of Linx Sphere LINX 7.35.ST15 allo

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-45269 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting linx sphere. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A directory traversal vulnerability in the component SCS.Web.Server.SPI/1.0 of Linx Sphere LINX 7.35.ST15 allows attackers to read arbitrary files.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.4% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2022-12-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gmaolinx

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-12-12 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gmaolinx linx sphere DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.35.st15

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.35.st15

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy linx-sphere || rpm -q linx-sphere || linx-sphere --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.35.st15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison linx-sphere sudo apt install linx-sphere=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.35.st15> sudo apt-mark hold linx-sphere

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

dnf --showduplicates list linx-sphere sudo dnf downgrade linx-sphere-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.35.st15> sudo dnf versionlock add linx-sphere

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: Linx Sphere - Directory Traversal

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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-2022-45269?

linx sphere: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-45269 being exploited?

CVE-2022-45269 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-2022-45269 affect?

CVE-2022-45269 affects linx sphere. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). A directory traversal vulnerability in the component SCS.Web.Server.SPI/1.0 of Linx Sphere LINX 7.35.ST15 allows attackers to read arbitrary files.

How urgent is CVE-2022-45269?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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