CVE-2022-40721

Name: CVE-2022-40721
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-03T15:15:18.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-40721 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Arbitrary file upload vulnerability in php uploader. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Arbitrary file upload vulnerability in php uploader

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

1.09%

61.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Creativedream File Uploader Project	Creativedream File Uploader	0.3

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/10/03/3Exploit, Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.vapidlabs.com/advisory.php?v=216Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/CreativeDream/php-uploader/issues/23%2C
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/10/03/3Exploit, Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.vapidlabs.com/advisory.php?v=216Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/CreativeDream/php-uploader/issues/23%2C

Timeline

Published: Oct 3, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-40721?

Arbitrary file upload vulnerability in php uploader

How severe is CVE-2022-40721?

CVE-2022-40721 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40721?

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-2022-40721?

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Source: NVD / NIST