CVE-2022-22779 json
Retained exploded messages in Keybase clients for macOS and Windows
published 2022-02-09 4 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2022-27922
- cvss
- 3.7
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.8%
- EPSS 0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 56%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The Keybase Clients for macOS and Windows before version 5.9.0 fails to properly remove exploded messages initiated by a user. This can occur if the receiving user switches to a non-chat feature and places the host in a sleep state before the sending user explodes the messages. This could lead to disclosure of sensitive information which was meant to be deleted from a user’s filesystem.
Patch / fix
- Zoom Video Communications Inc Keybase Client for macOS 5.9.0
- Zoom Video Communications Inc Keybase Client for Windows 5.9.0
Exploit prediction
0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 56% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.1 | 3.7 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 3.1 | 3.7 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Affected products
- Zoom Video Communications Inc Keybase Client for macOS
- Zoom Video Communications Inc Keybase Client for Windows
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-212 Improper Removal of Sensitive Information Before Storage or Transfer
References
-
explore.zoom.us
/en/trust/security/security-bulletin
vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2022-22779
- NVD CVE-2022-22779
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