CVE-2022-29849: High severity progress openedge explorer vulnerability
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.
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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).