CVE-2022-46996: vSphere_selfuse commit 2a9fe074a64f6a0dd8ac02f21e2f10d66cac5749 was discovered to contain a code execution bac

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-46996 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting vsphere selfuse. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

vSphere_selfuse commit 2a9fe074a64f6a0dd8ac02f21e2f10d66cac5749 was discovered to contain a code execution backdoor via the request package. This vulnerability allows attackers to access sensitive user information and digital currency keys, as well as escalate privileges.

Why this priority

Critical 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	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-912
Published	2022-12-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: vsphere selfuse project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-12-14 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vsphere selfuse project vsphere selfuse DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2019-07-22

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2019-07-22

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy vsphere-selfuse || rpm -q vsphere-selfuse || vsphere-selfuse --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2019-07-22 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison vsphere-selfuse sudo apt install vsphere-selfuse=<VERSION_BEFORE_2019-07-22> sudo apt-mark hold vsphere-selfuse

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

dnf --showduplicates list vsphere-selfuse sudo dnf downgrade vsphere-selfuse-<VERSION_BEFORE_2019-07-22> sudo dnf versionlock add vsphere-selfuse

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-2022-46996?

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

Is CVE-2022-46996 being exploited?

CVE-2022-46996 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-2022-46996 affect?

CVE-2022-46996 affects vsphere selfuse. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). vSphere_selfuse commit 2a9fe074a64f6a0dd8ac02f21e2f10d66cac5749 was discovered to contain a code execution backdoor via the request package. This vulnerability allows attackers to access sensitive user information and digital currency keys,

How urgent is CVE-2022-46996?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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