MEDIUM
CVE-2022-29526
CWE-269Published: June 23, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Go before 1.17.10 and 1.18.x before 1.18.2 has Incorrect Privilege Assignment. When called with a non-zero flags parameter, the Faccessat function could incorrectly report that a file is accessible.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-29526 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (18)
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https://github.com/golang/go/issues/52313Exploit · Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announceIssue Tracking · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/Y5qrqw_lWdUMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-02Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220729-0001/Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/golang/go/issues/52313Exploit · Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announceIssue Tracking · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/Y5qrqw_lWdUMailing List · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-29526
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-269
CISA KEVNo
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 23, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-269)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-29526 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.