CVE-2022-47542: Red Gate SQL Monitor 11.0.14 through 12.1.46 has Incorrect Access Control, exploitable remotely for Escalation

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-47542 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting sql monitor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Red Gate SQL Monitor 11.0.14 through 12.1.46 has Incorrect Access Control, exploitable remotely for Escalation of Privileges.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2023-03-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: red-gate

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-03-30 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

red-gate sql monitor UPGRADE

Affected: >= 11.0.14 and < 11.2.21 · >= 12.0.0 and < 12.1.46

Fixed in: 11.2.21, 12.1.46

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.0.14

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sql-monitor || rpm -q sql-monitor || sql-monitor --version

2. UPGRADE to 11.2.21 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade sql-monitor

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sql-monitor

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 11.0.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison sql-monitor sudo apt install sql-monitor=<VERSION_BEFORE_11.0.14> sudo apt-mark hold sql-monitor

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

dnf --showduplicates list sql-monitor sudo dnf downgrade sql-monitor-<VERSION_BEFORE_11.0.14> sudo dnf versionlock add sql-monitor

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-2022-47542?

sql monitor: upgrade to 11.2.21, 12.1.46. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-47542 being exploited?

CVE-2022-47542 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-2022-47542 affect?

CVE-2022-47542 affects sql monitor. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Red Gate SQL Monitor 11.0.14 through 12.1.46 has Incorrect Access Control, exploitable remotely for Escalation of Privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2022-47542?

Priority 43/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2022-47870 MEDIUM 6.1 DOWNGRADE A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web SQL monitor login page in Redgate SQL Monitor 12.1.31.89

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