What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-28478?

CVE-2022-28478 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-28478?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-28478. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.4%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-28478?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-28478. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Seeddms CVE-2022-28478

MEDIUM

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2022-06-06 cve@mitre.org

Path Traversal Seeddms

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jun 06, 2022 - 23:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionNVD

SeedDMS 6.0.17 and 5.1.24 are vulnerable to Directory Traversal. The "Remove file" functionality inside the "Log files management" menu does not sanitize user input allowing attackers with admin privileges to delete arbitrary files on the remote system.

AnalysisAI

SeedDMS 6.0.17 and 5.1.24 are vulnerable to Directory Traversal. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. SeedDMS 6.0.17 and 5.1.24 are vulnerable to Directory Traversal. The "Remove file" functionality inside the "Log files management" menu does not sanitize user input allowing attackers with admin privileges to delete arbitrary files on the remote system. Affected products include: Seeddms.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.