CVE-2022-45783

Name: CVE-2022-45783
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-01T22:15:08.867+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 8.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-45783 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in dotCMS core 4.x through 22.10.2. An authenticated directory traversal vulnerability in the dotCMS API can lead to Remote Code Execution.. EPSS estimates a 8.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in dotCMS core 4.x through 22.10.2. An authenticated directory traversal vulnerability in the dotCMS API can lead to Remote Code Execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

8.47%

94.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dotcms	Dotcms	>= 4.0.0, <= 22.10.1

References

https://www.dotcms.com/security/SI-67Vendor Advisory
https://www.dotcms.com/security/SI-67Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 1, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-45783?

An issue was discovered in dotCMS core 4.x through 22.10.2. An authenticated directory traversal vulnerability in the dotCMS API can lead to Remote Code Execution.

How severe is CVE-2022-45783?

CVE-2022-45783 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 8.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45783?

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-2022-45783?

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Source: NVD / NIST