Is CVE-2022-22779 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-22779 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-22779 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-22779 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-22779?

CVE-2022-22779 has a CVSS score of 3.7 (LOW).

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LOW

CVE-2022-22779

CWE-212Published: February 9, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

3.7

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Keybase Clients for macOS and Windows before version 5.9.0 fails to properly remove exploded messages initiated by a user. This can occur if the receiving user switches to a non-chat feature and places the host in a sleep state before the sending user explodes the messages. This could lead to disclosure of sensitive information which was meant to be deleted from a user’s filesystem.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-22779 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.