CVE-2022-46898: An issue was discovered in Vocera Report Server and Voice Server 5.x through 5.8

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-46898 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting report server, voice server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in Vocera Report Server and Voice Server 5.x through 5.8. There is Path Traversal via the "restore SQL data" filename. The Vocera Report Console contains a websocket function that allows for the restoration of the database from a ZIP archive that expects a SQL import file. The filename provided is not properly sanitized and allows for the inclusion of a path-traversal payload that can be used to escape the intended Vocera

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	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2023-07-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: vocera

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-07-25 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vocera report server UPGRADE

Affected: >= 5.0.0 and <= 5.8.0.135

Fixed in: newer than 5.8.0.135

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy report-server || rpm -q report-server || report-server --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.8.0.135 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade report-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade report-server

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison report-server sudo apt install report-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold report-server

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list report-server sudo dnf downgrade report-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add report-server

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.

vocera voice server UPGRADE

Affected: >= 5.0.0 and <= 5.8.0.135

Fixed in: newer than 5.8.0.135

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy voice-server || rpm -q voice-server || voice-server --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.8.0.135 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade voice-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade voice-server

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison voice-server sudo apt install voice-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold voice-server

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list voice-server sudo dnf downgrade voice-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add voice-server

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-2022-46898?

report server: upgrade to newer than 5.8.0.135; voice server: upgrade to newer than 5.8.0.135. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-46898 being exploited?

CVE-2022-46898 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-2022-46898 affect?

CVE-2022-46898 affects report server, voice server. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue was discovered in Vocera Report Server and Voice Server 5.x through 5.8. There is Path Traversal via the "restore SQL data" filename. The Vocera Report Console contains a websocket function that allows for the restoration of the da

How urgent is CVE-2022-46898?

Priority 54/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2022-46902 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE UPGRADE An issue was discovered in Vocera Report Server and Voice Server 5.x through 5.8
CVE-2022-46901 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE UPGRADE An issue was discovered in Vocera Report Server and Voice Server 5.x through 5.8
CVE-2022-46900 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE UPGRADE An issue was discovered in Vocera Report Server and Voice Server 5.x through 5.8
CVE-2022-46899 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE UPGRADE An issue was discovered in Vocera Report Server and Voice Server 5.x through 5.8

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