PatchTheCVECVE-2022-45305: Insecure permissions in Chocolatey Python3 package v3.11.0 and below grants all users in the Authenticated Use
CVE-2022-45305 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting chocolatey python3. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Insecure permissions in Chocolatey Python3 package v3.11.0 and below grants all users in the Authenticated Users group write privileges for the subfolder C:\Python311 and all files located in that folder.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 68%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-732 |
| Published | 2022-11-29 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2022-45305?
chocolatey python3: upgrade to newer than 3.11.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-45305 being exploited?
CVE-2022-45305 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-2022-45305 affect?
CVE-2022-45305 affects chocolatey python3. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Insecure permissions in Chocolatey Python3 package v3.11.0 and below grants all users in the Authenticated Users group write privileges for the subfolder C:\Python311 and all files located in that folder.
How urgent is CVE-2022-45305?
Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.