CVE-2022-27263

Name: CVE-2022-27263
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-12T17:15:10.057+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-27263 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the file upload module of Strapi v4.1.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 3.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the file upload module of Strapi v4.1.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.

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

3.06%

85.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Strapi	Strapi	4.1.5

References

https://github.com/strapi/strapiThird Party Advisory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEeabouqRrgExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/strapi/strapiThird Party Advisory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEeabouqRrgExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-27263?

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the file upload module of Strapi v4.1.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.

How severe is CVE-2022-27263?

CVE-2022-27263 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27263?

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-2022-27263?

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Source: NVD / NIST