Is CVE-2022-45299 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-45299 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-45299 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-45299 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-45299?

CVE-2022-45299 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-45299

CWE-22Published: January 13, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue in the IpFile argument of rust-lang webbrowser-rs v0.8.2 allows attackers to access arbitrary files via supplying a crafted URL.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The webbrowser-rs library in version 0.8.2 is susceptible to arbitrary file access via a crafted URL supplied to the IpFile argument. This allows an attacker to read sensitive files on the host system. The 9.8 CVSS score reflects the critical impact of unauthorized file access.

There is no known public exploit, and it is not in CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Users should check for and apply updates provided by the webbrowser-rs project.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-45299 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.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.