CVE-2022-40048

Name: CVE-2022-40048
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-29T01:15:11.56+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 2.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-40048 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Flatpress v1.2.1 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the Upload File function.. EPSS estimates a 2.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Flatpress v1.2.1 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the Upload File function.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.25%

80.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Flatpress	Flatpress	1.2.1

References

http://flatpress.comProduct, URL Repurposed
https://github.com/flatpressblog/flatpress/issues/152Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://flatpress.comProduct, URL Repurposed
https://github.com/flatpressblog/flatpress/issues/152Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 29, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-40048?

Flatpress v1.2.1 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the Upload File function.

How severe is CVE-2022-40048?

CVE-2022-40048 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40048?

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-2022-40048?

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Source: NVD / NIST