CVE-2022-40742

Name: CVE-2022-40742
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-31T07:15:10.783+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-40742 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Mail SQR Expert system has a Local File Inclusion vulnerability. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary PHP file with .asp file extension under specific system paths, to access and modify partial system information but does not affect service availability.. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mail SQR Expert system has a Local File Inclusion vulnerability. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary PHP file with .asp file extension under specific system paths, to access and modify partial system information but does not affect service availability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.62%

45.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Softnext	Mail Sqr Expert	2dut.220701

References

https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-6644-d7aac-1.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-6644-d7aac-1.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 31, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-40742?

How severe is CVE-2022-40742?

CVE-2022-40742 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40742?

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