CVE-2022-42092 Backdrop CMS Unrestricted File Upload vulnerability
Attackers with advanced permissions can upload malicious files to Backdrop CMS themes, potentially leading to remote code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-42092?
CVE-2022-42092 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Oct 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Backdrop CMS 1.22.0 has Unrestricted File Upload vulnerability via 'themes' that allows attackers to Remote Code Execution. Note: Third parties dispute this and argue that advanced permissions are required.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-42092?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including backdrop/backdrop. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
backdrop/backdrop Packagist | All versions to 1.22.0 | None |
backdrop/backdrop Packagist | All versions to 1.22.0 | None |
Products include Backdropcms Backdrop Cms.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42092?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-42092 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-42092 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-42092 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-33c9-rppf-m7fq.