# CVE-2022-4055: xdg-utils: The xdg-utils package is a set of simple scripts that provide basic desktop integration functions for any Free Deskto...

CVE-2022-4055 is fixed in xdg-utils on 1 platform, first by ALAS2023-2023-007, released February 17, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-4055
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.4 (Moderate)
- EPSS: 0.0069
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Feb 17, 2023

## Description

The xdg-utils package is a set of simple scripts that provide basic desktop integration functions for any Free Desktop.  Security Fix(es):  * xdg-utils: improper parse of mailto URIs allows bypass of Thunderbird security mechanism for attachments (CVE-2022-4055)  For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | xdg-utils RHEL 9 | 0:1.1.3-13.el9_6 | [RHSA-2025:7672](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2025-7672.md) | May 15, 2025 |
| Linux | xdg-utils almalinux 9 | 1.1.3-13.el9_6 | [ALSA-2025:7672](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alsa-2025-7672.md) | May 15, 2025 |
| Linux | xdg-utils amzn 2023 | 1.1.3-12.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2023-007](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-007.md) | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Linux | xdg-utils ol 9 | 0:1.1.3-13.el9_6 | [ELSA-2025-7672](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2025-7672.md) | May 22, 2025 |
| Linux | xdg-utils rocky 9 | 0:1.1.3-13.el9_6 | [RLSA-2025:7672](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rlsa-2025-7672.md) | Oct 4, 2025 |

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