What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-40274?

CVE-2022-40274 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-40274?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-40274. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.4%.

Gridea CVE-2022-40274

HIGH

Code Injection (CWE-94)

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RCE Code Injection Gridea

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 30, 2022 - 17:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

Gridea version 0.9.3 allows an external attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on any client attempting to view a malicious markdown file through Gridea. This is possible because the application has the 'nodeIntegration' option enabled.

AnalysisAI

Gridea version 0.9.3 allows an external attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on any client attempting to view a malicious markdown file through Gridea. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Code Injection (CWE-94), which allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code within the application. Gridea version 0.9.3 allows an external attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on any client attempting to view a malicious markdown file through Gridea. This is possible because the application has the 'nodeIntegration' option enabled. Affected products include: Gridea. Version information: version 0.9.3.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Never evaluate user-controlled input as code. Use sandboxing, disable dangerous functions, apply strict input validation.