CVE-2022-4883: x.org libxpm Untrusted Search Path
CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighModified
AliasesALPINE-CVE-2022-4883RHSA-2023:0377UBUNTU-CVE-2022-4883DEBIAN-CVE-2022-4883
Published 07-02-2023Last modified 20-03-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-4883 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in x.org libxpm. EPSS estimates a 1.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 67.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
1.20%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Advisory lineage
Upstream 0 · Downstream 13 · Related 4Timeline
- 07-02-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 20-03-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A flaw was found in libXpm. When processing files with .Z or .gz extensions, the library calls external programs to compress and uncompress files, relying on the PATH environment variable to find these programs, which could allow a malicious user to execute other programs by manipulating the PATH environment variable.
CVSS metrics
6 scores · 6 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources6 sources · 8.1–8.8
- OSV · AlpineEcosystem advisory · calculated8.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- OSV · Red hatEcosystem advisory · calculated8.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
- OSV · UbuntuEcosystem advisory · calculated8.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- OSV · DebianEcosystem advisory · calculated8.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- NVDNIST8.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
1.20%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
68%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.20% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score1.20%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Redhat3 products
- libXpm< 0:3.5.12-2.el7_9
- libXpm-debuginfo< 0:3.5.12-2.el7_9
- libXpm-devel< 0:3.5.12-2.el7_9
Ubuntu2 products
- libxpmAll versions (No fix recorded) | < 1:3.5.11-1ubuntu0.16.04.1+esm1 | < 1:3.5.12-1ubuntu0.18.04.2 | < 1:3.5.12-1ubuntu0.20.04.1 | < 1:3.5.12-1ubuntu0.22.04.1
- motifAll versions (No fix recorded)
Alpine1 product
- libxpm< 3.5.15-r0
Debian1 product
- libxpm< 1:3.5.12-1.1
X.org1 product
- libxpm< 3.5.15
5 vendors · 8 products
