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CVE-2022-46330

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Published: Dec 21, 2022Modified: Jun 17, 2026

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7.8
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.9
Source: NVD

Description

Squirrel.Windows is both a toolset and a library that provides installation and update functionality for Windows desktop applications. Installers generated by Squirrel.Windows 2.0.1 and earlier contain an issue with the DLL search path, which may lead to insecurely loading Dynamic Link Libraries. As a result, arbitrary code may be executed with the privilege of the user invoking the installer.

Affected (1)

Squirrel.windows Project
1 product
Squirrel.windows
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Squirrel.windows
Up to 2.0.1

Related CWEs

CWE-427
Uncontrolled Search Path Element
The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.

References (6)

Source: vultures@jpcert.or.jp
Third Party Advisory
Source: vultures@jpcert.or.jp
PatchThird Party Advisory
Source: vultures@jpcert.or.jp
Third Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
PatchThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory

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