CVE-2022-4740

Name: CVE-2022-4740
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-25T20:15:26.08+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-4740 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in kkFileView. Affected by this issue is the function setWatermarkAttribute of the file /picturesPreview. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in kkFileView. Affected by this issue is the function setWatermarkAttribute of the file /picturesPreview. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-216776.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.55%

41.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Keking	Kkfileview	All versions

References

https://gitee.com/kekingcn/file-online-preview/issues/I674ACExploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.216776Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.216776Third Party Advisory
https://gitee.com/kekingcn/file-online-preview/issues/I674ACExploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.216776Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.216776Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 25, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4740?

How severe is CVE-2022-4740?

CVE-2022-4740 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4740?

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