HIGH
CVE-2022-27778
CWE-706Published: June 2, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
8.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
A use of incorrectly resolved name vulnerability fixed in 7.83.1 might remove the wrong file when `--no-clobber` is used together with `--remove-on-error`.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-27778 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.1.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
haxx1 product(s)
curl
netapp16 product(s)
active iq unified managerclustered data ontaponcommand insightoncommand workflow automationsnapcentersolidfire \& hci management nodeh300s firmwareh300sbh500s firmwareh500sh700s firmwareh700s+4
Oracle1 product(s)
mysql server
splunk1 product(s)
universal forwarder
Source: NVD CPE · 20 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (8)
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https://hackerone.com/reports/1553598Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220609-0009/Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220729-0004/Third Party Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://hackerone.com/reports/1553598Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220609-0009/Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220729-0004/Third Party Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-27778
CVSS Score8.1 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-706
CISA KEVNo
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 2, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-706)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-27778 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.