PatchTheCVECVE-2022-45306: Insecure permissions in Chocolatey Azure-Pipelines-Agent package v2.211.1 and below grants all users in the Au
CVE-2022-45306 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting chocolatey azure-pipelines-agent. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Insecure permissions in Chocolatey Azure-Pipelines-Agent package v2.211.1 and below grants all users in the Authenticated Users group write privileges for the subfolder C:\agent 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-2022-45306?
chocolatey azure-pipelines-agent: upgrade to newer than 2.211.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-45306 being exploited?
CVE-2022-45306 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-2022-45306 affect?
CVE-2022-45306 affects chocolatey azure-pipelines-agent. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Insecure permissions in Chocolatey Azure-Pipelines-Agent package v2.211.1 and below grants all users in the Authenticated Users group write privileges for the subfolder C:\agent and all files located in that folder.
How urgent is CVE-2022-45306?
Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.