CVE-2022-45771 File upload in n/a
Attackers can escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code by uploading a crafted audit file to the Pwndoc web application.
- 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-2022-45771?
CVE-2022-45771 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Dec 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue in the /api/audits component of Pwndoc v0.5.3 allows attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted audit file.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-45771?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Pwndoc Project Pwndoc.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45771?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-45771 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-45771 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-45771 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2021-31590 Auth bypass in n/a
- CVE-2024-55602 PenDoc vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read on updating and downloading templates using Path Traversal
- CVE-2025-23044 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) allows creating admin account with POST request
- CVE-2025-27410 PwnDoc Arbitrary File Write to RCE using Path Traversal in backup restore as admin
- CVE-2025-27413 PwnDoc Arbitrary File Write to RCE using Path Traversal in template update from backup templates.json
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7588-p92j-p3hh.