# CVE-2022-26526: Anaconda3: Anaconda Anaconda3 (Anaconda Distribution) through 2021.11.0.0 and Miniconda3 through 4.11.0.0 can create…

CVE-2022-26526 is fixed in Anaconda3 on 1 platform by Anaconda3 2022.05 (version 2022.05), released April 28, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-26526
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.8
- EPSS: 0.0033
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Mar 17, 2022
- Vendor advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-26526

## 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.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows apps | Anaconda3 | 2022.05 | [Anaconda3 2022.05](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/anaconda.anaconda3-2022.05.md) | Apr 28, 2022 |

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