CVE-2022-46330: Squirrel.Windows is both a toolset and a library that provides installation and update functionality for Windo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-46330?

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

Q: Is CVE-2022-46330 being exploited?

CVE-2022-46330 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-2022-46330 affect?

CVE-2022-46330 affects squirrel.windows. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Squirrel.Windows is both a toolset and a library that provides installation and update functionality for Windows desktop applications. Installers generated by Squirrel.Windows 2.0.1 and earlier contain an issue with the DLL search path, whi

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-46330 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting squirrel.windows. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Squirrel.Windows is both a toolset and a library that provides installation and update functionality for Windows desktop applications. Installers generated by Squirrel.Windows 2.0.1 and earlier contain an issue with the DLL search path, which may lead to insecurely loading Dynamic Link Libraries. As a result, arbitrary code may be executed with the privilege of the user invoking the installer.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427
Published	2022-12-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: squirrel.windows project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-12-21 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

squirrel.windows project squirrel.windows 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 squirrel.windows || rpm -q squirrel.windows || squirrel.windows --version

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

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade squirrel.windows

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade squirrel.windows

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-46330?

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

Is CVE-2022-46330 being exploited?

CVE-2022-46330 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-2022-46330 affect?

CVE-2022-46330 affects squirrel.windows. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Squirrel.Windows is both a toolset and a library that provides installation and update functionality for Windows desktop applications. Installers generated by Squirrel.Windows 2.0.1 and earlier contain an issue with the DLL search path, whi

How urgent is CVE-2022-46330?

Priority 36/100. High severity

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