CVE-2022-40878 File upload in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

An authenticated attacker can upload a malicious PHP file to the profile page, resulting in remote code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-40878?

CVE-2022-40878 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Sep 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Exam Reviewer Management System 1.0, an authenticated attacker can upload a web-shell php file in profile page to achieve Remote Code Execution (RCE).

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-40878?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Exam Reviewer Management System Project Exam Reviewer Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40878?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-40878 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-40878 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-40878 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4rhp-v69r-6w59.

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