CVE-2022-40050

Name: CVE-2022-40050
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-26T20:15:10.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-40050 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. ZFile v4.1.1 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file upload vulnerability via the component /file/upload/1.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ZFile v4.1.1 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file upload vulnerability via the component /file/upload/1.

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

0.85%

53.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zfile	Zfile	4.1.1

References

https://github.com/achiove/repdosenotexist/blob/main/request4cve.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/achiove/repdosenotexist/blob/main/request4cve.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 26, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-40050?

ZFile v4.1.1 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file upload vulnerability via the component /file/upload/1.

How severe is CVE-2022-40050?

CVE-2022-40050 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40050?

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-2022-40050?

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Source: NVD / NIST