CVE-2022-44635

Name: CVE-2022-44635
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-29T15:15:10.897+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 68.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-44635 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Apache Fineract allowed an authenticated user to perform remote code execution due to a path traversal vulnerability in a file upload component of Apache Fineract, allowing an attacker to run remote code. This issue affects Apache Fineract version 1.8.0 and prior versions. EPSS estimates a 68.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache Fineract allowed an authenticated user to perform remote code execution due to a path traversal vulnerability in a file upload component of Apache Fineract, allowing an attacker to run remote code. This issue affects Apache Fineract version 1.8.0 and prior versions. We recommend users to upgrade to 1.8.1.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

68.80%

99.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Fineract	< 1.8.1

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/29/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/t8q6fmh3o6yqmy69qtqxppk9yg9wfybgMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/29/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/t8q6fmh3o6yqmy69qtqxppk9yg9wfybgMailing List, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-44635?

How severe is CVE-2022-44635?

CVE-2022-44635 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 68.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44635?

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-2022-44635?

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Source: NVD / NIST