CVE-2022-43140 Server-side request forgery in n/a

High 7.5 Published 17 Nov 2022 Updated 30 Apr 2025

Attackers can force kkFileView to make arbitrary requests via crafted URLs, potentially accessing internal resources or bypassing security controls.

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-2022-43140?

CVE-2022-43140 is a high-severity server-side request forgery vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Nov 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

kkFileView v4.1.0 was discovered to contain a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) via the component cn.keking.web.controller.OnlinePreviewController#getCorsFile. This vulnerability allows attackers to force the application to make arbitrary requests via injection of crafted URLs into the url parameter.

Weakness: CWE-918

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-43140?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Keking Kkfileview.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43140?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-43140 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and send outbound requests through an allow-list that blocks internal addresses. More about Server-side request forgery.

Is CVE-2022-43140 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-43140 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hxhg-m762-rjxh.