CVE-2022-23390

Name: CVE-2022-23390
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-14T21:15:09.683+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-23390 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue in the getType function of BBS Forum v5.3 and below allows attackers to upload arbitrary files.. EPSS estimates a 1.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue in the getType function of BBS Forum v5.3 and below allows attackers to upload arbitrary files.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.43%

69.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Diyhi	Bbs Forum	<= 5.3

References

https://github.com/diyhi/bbs/issues/51Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/diyhi/bbs/issues/51Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23390?

An issue in the getType function of BBS Forum v5.3 and below allows attackers to upload arbitrary files.

How severe is CVE-2022-23390?

CVE-2022-23390 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23390?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-23390?

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Source: NVD / NIST