CVE-2022-45481: The default configuration of Lazy Mouse does not require a password, allowing remote unauthenticated users to

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-45481?

lazy mouse: upgrade to newer than 2.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-45481 being exploited?

CVE-2022-45481 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-2022-45481 affect?

CVE-2022-45481 affects lazy mouse. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The default configuration of Lazy Mouse does not require a password, allowing remote unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary code with no prior authorization or authentication. CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-45481?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-45481 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting lazy mouse. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The default configuration of Lazy Mouse does not require a password, allowing remote unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary code with no prior authorization or authentication. CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-306
Published	2022-12-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Synopsys · Vendor: lzmouse

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-12-05 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lzmouse lazy mouse UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.1

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy lazy-mouse || rpm -q lazy-mouse || lazy-mouse --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade lazy-mouse

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade lazy-mouse

Note

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

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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-2022-45481?

lazy mouse: upgrade to newer than 2.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-45481 being exploited?

CVE-2022-45481 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-2022-45481 affect?

CVE-2022-45481 affects lazy mouse. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The default configuration of Lazy Mouse does not require a password, allowing remote unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary code with no prior authorization or authentication. CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

How urgent is CVE-2022-45481?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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