CVE-2022-46959: An issue in the component /admin/backups/work-dir of Sonic v1.0.4 allows attackers to execute a directory trav

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-46959 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting sonic. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in the component /admin/backups/work-dir of Sonic v1.0.4 allows attackers to execute a directory traversal.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2023-01-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sonic project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-01-23 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sonic project sonic DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison sonic sudo apt install sonic=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.4> sudo apt-mark hold sonic

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

dnf --showduplicates list sonic sudo dnf downgrade sonic-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.4> sudo dnf versionlock add sonic

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.

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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-2022-46959?

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

Is CVE-2022-46959 being exploited?

CVE-2022-46959 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-2022-46959 affect?

CVE-2022-46959 affects sonic. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). An issue in the component /admin/backups/work-dir of Sonic v1.0.4 allows attackers to execute a directory traversal.

How urgent is CVE-2022-46959?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

References

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