7.2
CWE
434
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-42092: Malicious File Upload

First published: Fri Oct 07 2022(Updated: )

Backdrop CMS 1.22.0 has Unrestricted File Upload vulnerability via 'themes' that allows attackers to Remote Code Execution.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Backdrop CMS=1.22.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-42092?

    CVE-2022-42092 is a vulnerability in Backdrop CMS 1.22.0 that allows attackers to execute remote code through unrestricted file upload in 'themes'.

  • How severe is CVE-2022-42092?

    CVE-2022-42092 has a severity rating of 7.2 (high).

  • How does CVE-2022-42092 occur?

    CVE-2022-42092 occurs due to an unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the 'themes' feature of Backdrop CMS 1.22.0.

  • What software version is affected by CVE-2022-42092?

    Backdrop CMS 1.22.0 is affected by CVE-2022-42092.

  • Is there a fix for CVE-2022-42092?

    Yes, updating to a version higher than 1.22.0 of Backdrop CMS resolves the CVE-2022-42092 vulnerability.

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