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Vulnerability record · CVE-2022-45872 · published 23 November 2022
CVE-2022-45872: Iterm2 improper input validation vulnerability
Iterm2 · Iterm2
iTerm2 before 3.4.18 mishandles a DECRQSS response.
9.8 CVSS 3.1 Critical EPSS 0.94% · top 40.6% CWE-20 · Improper input validation
9.8CVSS 3.1 base score
0.94%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD
Description
iTerm2 before 3.4.18 mishandles a DECRQSS response.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected products
1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.
References
| Link | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://iterm2.com/downloads.html | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://iterm2.com/downloads.html | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2022-45872), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.
