CVE-2022-40274

Name: CVE-2022-40274
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-30T17:15:13.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-40274 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Gridea version 0.9.3 allows an external attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on any client attempting to view a malicious markdown file through Gridea. This is possible because the application has the 'nodeIntegration' option enabled.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Gridea version 0.9.3 allows an external attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on any client attempting to view a malicious markdown file through Gridea. This is possible because the application has the 'nodeIntegration' option enabled.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gridea	Gridea	0.9.3

References

https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/marshmello/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/getgridea/grideaProduct
https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/marshmello/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/getgridea/grideaProduct

Timeline

Published: Sep 30, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-40274?

How severe is CVE-2022-40274?

CVE-2022-40274 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40274?

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