Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-35631 affects Rapid7 Velociraptor on macOS and Linux. The client used a predictable temporary filename, creating a race condition where another local actor could substitute a symlink and cause the client to overwrite a different file. Rapid7 states the issue was resolved in Velociraptor 0.6.5-2.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted maintenance priority for environments using Velociraptor clients on macOS or Linux. Business urgency rises on shared systems or sensitive endpoints, but the provided evidence does not support emergency treatment.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-377: insecure temporary file handling. The source describes a filesystem race involving predictable temporary files and symlink replacement on macOS and Linux Velociraptor clients. CVSS is not provided in the bundle, and affected pre-fix version boundaries are not fully enumerated beyond the fix version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most relevant where Velociraptor clients run on macOS or Linux systems, especially shared or multi-user hosts. The provided sources do not indicate Windows impact or a complete affected-version range.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not cite active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. The described attack depends on replacing a predictable temporary filename with a symlink before the client writes to it.
Researcher notes
Key gaps are missing CVSS, incomplete affected-version boundaries, and no cited proof of exploitation. Validate exposure through installed client versions and operating systems rather than assuming broad product impact.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Velociraptor to 0.6.5-2 or later.
- Review Rapid7’s advisory for deployment-specific guidance.
- Prioritize macOS and Linux Velociraptor clients for remediation.
- Track unsupported or legacy client deployments separately.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Velociraptor client versions on macOS and Linux assets.
- Confirm clients are running 0.6.5-2 or later.
- Check endpoint management records for stale Velociraptor agents.
- Document any systems that cannot be upgraded immediately.
Public sources used
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- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2022/07/26/cve-2022-35629-35632-velociraptor-multiple-vulnerabilities-fixed/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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CWE details
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Insecure Temporary File
Insecure Temporary File represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.