What is CVE-2022-29849?

CVE-2022-29849 is a vulnerability in Progress OpenEdge before 11.7.14 and 12.x before 12.2.9 that allows a local attacker to escalate privileges and compromise the affected system.

How severe is CVE-2022-29849?

CVE-2022-29849 has a severity rating of 7.8 out of 10, indicating a high severity.

Which versions of Progress OpenEdge are affected by CVE-2022-29849?

Progress OpenEdge versions before 11.7.14 and 12.x before 12.2.9 are affected by CVE-2022-29849.

How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2022-29849?

A local attacker can exploit CVE-2022-29849 to elevate their privileges and compromise the affected system.

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CVE-2022-29849

high

7.8

1/5/2022

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-29849

Q: Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-29849?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-29849 at the following references: [OpenEdge 11.7.14](https://community.progress.com/s/article/OpenEdge-11-7-14-is-Now-Available), [OpenEdge 12.2.9](https://community.progress.com/s/article/OpenEdge-12-2-9-Update-is-available), [Remediation of Privilege Escalation Security Vulnerability CVE-2022-29849](https://community.progress.com/s/article/Remediation-of-Privilege-Escalation-Security-Vulnerability-CVE-2022-29849).

First published: Sun May 01 2022(Updated: )

In Progress OpenEdge before 11.7.14 and 12.x before 12.2.9, certain SUID binaries within the OpenEdge application were susceptible to privilege escalation. If exploited, a local attacker could elevate their privileges and compromise the affected system.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Progress OpenEdge	>=11.7<11.7.14
Progress OpenEdge	>=12.0.0<12.2.9

Remedy

https://community.progress.com/s/article/OpenEdge-11-7-14-is-Now-Available

Remedy

https://community.progress.com/s/article/OpenEdge-12-2-9-Update-is-available

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29849?
CVE-2022-29849 is a vulnerability in Progress OpenEdge before 11.7.14 and 12.x before 12.2.9 that allows a local attacker to escalate privileges and compromise the affected system.
How severe is CVE-2022-29849?
CVE-2022-29849 has a severity rating of 7.8 out of 10, indicating a high severity.
Which versions of Progress OpenEdge are affected by CVE-2022-29849?
Progress OpenEdge versions before 11.7.14 and 12.x before 12.2.9 are affected by CVE-2022-29849.
How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2022-29849?
A local attacker can exploit CVE-2022-29849 to elevate their privileges and compromise the affected system.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-29849?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-29849 at the following references: [OpenEdge 11.7.14](https://community.progress.com/s/article/OpenEdge-11-7-14-is-Now-Available), [OpenEdge 12.2.9](https://community.progress.com/s/article/OpenEdge-12-2-9-Update-is-available), [Remediation of Privilege Escalation Security Vulnerability CVE-2022-29849](https://community.progress.com/s/article/Remediation-of-Privilege-Escalation-Security-Vulnerability-CVE-2022-29849).

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