CVE-2022-42154 File upload in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 17 Oct 2022 Updated 14 May 2025

Attackers can upload malicious PHP files to execute arbitrary code on the server via the attachment upload API.

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-2022-42154?

CVE-2022-42154 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Oct 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component /apiadmin/upload/attach of 74cmsSE v3.13.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PHP file.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-42154?

It affects 1 product.

Products include 74cms 74cmsse.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42154?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-42154 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-42154 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-42154 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j5m8-qv5m-qxgq.