CVE-2022-26526

HIGH
Published Mar 17, 20224y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
7.8 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published Mar 17, 2022 4y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago

Description

Anaconda Anaconda3 (Anaconda Distribution) through 2021.11.0.0 and Miniconda3 through 4.11.0.0 can create a world-writable directory under %PROGRAMDATA% and place that directory into the system PATH environment variable. Thus, for example, local users can gain privileges by placing a Trojan horse file into that directory. (This problem can only happen in a non-default installation. The person who installs the product must specify that it is being installed for all users. Also, the person who installs the product must specify that the system PATH should be changed.

CVSS Details

Base Score
7.8
Exploitability
1.8
Impact
5.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required Low
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

No active exploitation signals — not in CISA KEV and no EPSS score yet.

Exploit & Patch Status
Public Exploit Known
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-732

Affected Products 2

VendorProductVersionRange
anacondaanaconda3* ≤2021.11.0.0
condaminiconda3* ≤4.11.0.0

References 4

  • docs.conda.io https://docs.conda.io/en/latest/miniconda.html
    ProductVendor Advisory
  • github.com https://github.com/continuumio/anaconda-issues/issues
    Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
  • improsec.com https://improsec.com/tech-blog/privilege-escalation-vulnerability-in-anaconda3-and-miniconda3
    ExploitThird Party Advisory
  • repo.anaconda.com https://repo.anaconda.com/miniconda/
    Vendor Advisory

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.