CVE-2022-45546: Information Disclosure in Authentication Component of ScreenCheck BadgeMaker 2.6.2.0 application allows intern

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-45546 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting badgemaker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Information Disclosure in Authentication Component of ScreenCheck BadgeMaker 2.6.2.0 application allows internal attacker to obtain credentials for authentication via network sniffing.

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	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-319
Published	2023-02-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: screencheck

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-02-15 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

screencheck badgemaker DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.6.2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.6.2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy badgemaker || rpm -q badgemaker || badgemaker --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.6.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison badgemaker sudo apt install badgemaker=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.6.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold badgemaker

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

dnf --showduplicates list badgemaker sudo dnf downgrade badgemaker-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.6.2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add badgemaker

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2022-45546?

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

Is CVE-2022-45546 being exploited?

CVE-2022-45546 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-2022-45546 affect?

CVE-2022-45546 affects badgemaker. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Information Disclosure in Authentication Component of ScreenCheck BadgeMaker 2.6.2.0 application allows internal attacker to obtain credentials for authentication via network sniffing.

How urgent is CVE-2022-45546?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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