CVE-2022-27862

Name: CVE-2022-27862
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-19T21:15:18.807+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-27862 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Arbitrary File Upload leading to RCE in E4J s.r.l. VikBooking Hotel Booking Engine & PMS plugin <= 1.5.3 on WordPress allows attackers to upload and execute dangerous file types (e.g. EPSS estimates a 1.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Arbitrary File Upload leading to RCE in E4J s.r.l. VikBooking Hotel Booking Engine & PMS plugin <= 1.5.3 on WordPress allows attackers to upload and execute dangerous file types (e.g. PHP shell) via the signature upload on the booking form.

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

1.64%

73.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vikwp	Vikbooking Hotel Booking Engine \& Property Management System Plugin	<= 1.5.3

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/vikbooking/wordpress-vikbooking-hotel-booking-engine-pms-plugin-1-5-3-arbitrary-file-upload-leading-to-rceRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/vikbooking/#developersRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/vikbooking/wordpress-vikbooking-hotel-booking-engine-pms-plugin-1-5-3-arbitrary-file-upload-leading-to-rceRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/vikbooking/#developersRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 19, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-27862?

How severe is CVE-2022-27862?

CVE-2022-27862 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27862?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST