CVE-2022-35631: rapid7 velociraptor Insecure Temporary File
CVSS: 5.5v3.1MediumModified
Published 29-07-2022Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-35631 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) Insecure Temporary File vulnerability in rapid7 velociraptor. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 13.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.23%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 29-07-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
On MacOS and Linux, it may be possible to perform a symlink attack by replacing this predictable file name with a symlink to another file and have the Velociraptor client overwrite the other file. This issue was resolved in Velociraptor 0.6.5-2.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionMedium 5.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.23%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
13%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.23% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.23%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-377Insecure Temporary FileCreating and using insecure temporary files can leave application and system data vulnerable to attack.
- CWE-59Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
Affected systems
Rapid71 product
- velociraptor≥ 0.6.5-2, < 0.6.5-2 | < 0.6.5-2
1 vendor · 1 product