CVE-2022-29623 Connect-Multiparty allows arbitrary file upload

High 7.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code by uploading a crafted PDF file via the file upload module in Express Connect-Multiparty.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-29623?

CVE-2022-29623 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 May 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the file upload module of Express Connect-Multiparty 2.2.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file. NOTE: the Supplier has not verified this vulnerability report.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-29623?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including connect-multiparty. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
connect-multiparty npmAll versions to 2.2.0None
connect-multiparty npmAll versions to 2.2.0None

Products include Connect-Multiparty Project Connect-Multiparty.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29623?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-29623 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-29623 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-29623 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w2xw-44r3-4v9g.

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