CVE-2022-50916

Name: CVE-2022-50916
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-13T23:15:55.073+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.7/10EPSS 0.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-50916 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.7/10 on the CVSS scale. e107 CMS version 3.2.1 contains a file upload vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to override server files through the Media Manager import functionality. Attackers can exploit the upload mechanism by manipulating the upload URL parameter to overwrite existing files like top.php in the web application directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

e107 CMS version 3.2.1 contains a file upload vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to override server files through the Media Manager import functionality. Attackers can exploit the upload mechanism by manipulating the upload URL parameter to overwrite existing files like top.php in the web application directory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

CVSS 4.0

8.7/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.80%

52.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
E107	E107	3.2.1

References

https://e107.org/Product
https://e107.org/downloadProduct
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50910Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/e-cms-upload-restriction-bypass-authenticated-admin-server-file-overrideThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 13, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-50916?

How severe is CVE-2022-50916?

CVE-2022-50916 has a CVSS score of 8.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-50916?

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