CVE-2022-45133: Medium severity Mahara Mahara vulnerability

Published Aug 22, 2025
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Updated

Mahara 21.10 before 21.10.6, 22.04 before 22.04.4, and 22.10 before 22.10.1 allows unsafe font upload for skins. A particularly structured XML file could allow one to traverse the server to obtain access to secure files or cause code execution based on the payload.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Mahara Mahara<21.10.6
Mahara Mahara<22.04.4
Mahara Mahara<22.10.1
Mahara Mahara>=21.10.0<21.10.6
Mahara Mahara>=22.04.0<22.04.4
Mahara Mahara>=22.10.0<22.10.1

Event History

Aug 22, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-45133?

CVE-2022-45133 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for code execution and unauthorized file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-45133?

To fix CVE-2022-45133, upgrade Mahara to versions 21.10.6, 22.04.4, or 22.10.1 or later.

3

What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2022-45133?

CVE-2022-45133 allows attackers to upload unsafe fonts that can lead to server traversal and code execution.

4

Which versions of Mahara are affected by CVE-2022-45133?

CVE-2022-45133 affects Mahara versions prior to 21.10.6, 22.04.4, and 22.10.1.

5

Is user data at risk because of CVE-2022-45133?

Yes, CVE-2022-45133 poses a risk to user data by enabling unauthorized access to secure files on the server.

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