CVE-2022-42092

HIGH
Published Oct 7, 20223y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20261w ago
7.2 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published Oct 7, 2022 3y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 1w ago

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.

CVSS Details

Base Score
7.2
Exploitability
1.2
Impact
5.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required High
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

No active exploitation signals — not in CISA KEV and no EPSS score yet.

Exploit & Patch Status
Public Exploit Known
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Resource Mgmt

Affected Products 1

VendorProductVersionRange
backdropcmsbackdrop_cms1.22.0any

References 1

  • grimthereaperteam.medium.com https://grimthereaperteam.medium.com/backdrop-cms-1-22-0-unrestricted-file-upload-themes-ad42a599561c
    ExploitThird Party Advisory

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.