CVE-2022-40087 File upload in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 22 Sep 2022 Updated 27 May 2025

Attackers can upload malicious PHP files to execute arbitrary code on the Simple College Website application.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-40087?

CVE-2022-40087 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Sep 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Simple College Website v1.0 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file write vulnerability via the function file_put_contents(). This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PHP file.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-40087?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Simple College Website Project Simple College Website.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40087?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-40087 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-40087 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-40087 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5q9m-84p2-8m2j.