What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-42198?

CVE-2022-42198 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-42198?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-42198. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.0%.

Simple Exam Reviewer Management System CVE-2022-42198

HIGH

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434)

2022-10-20 cve@mitre.org

File Upload Simple Exam Reviewer Management System

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 20, 2022 - 13:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionNVD

In Simple Exam Reviewer Management System v1.0 the User List function suffers from insecure file upload.

AnalysisAI

In Simple Exam Reviewer Management System v1.0 the User List function suffers from insecure file upload. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Unrestricted File Upload (CWE-434), which allows attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server. In Simple Exam Reviewer Management System v1.0 the User List function suffers from insecure file upload. Affected products include: Simple Exam Reviewer Management System Project Simple Exam Reviewer Management System.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate file types server-side, store uploads outside webroot, use random filenames, scan for malware.