CVE-2022-45145 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 10 Dec 2022 Updated 23 Apr 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands during package installation by exploiting escape characters in .egg files within the CHICKEN Scheme compiler.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2022-45145?

CVE-2022-45145 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Dec 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

egg-compile.scm in CHICKEN 5.x before 5.3.1 allows arbitrary OS command execution during package installation via escape characters in a .egg file.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-45145?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Call-Cc Chicken.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45145?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2022-45145 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-45145 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as CLEANSTART-2023-XN05686, GHSA-xvm4-qw2r-9jf6, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-45145.