How severe is CVE-2022-0242?

CVE-2022-0242 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-0242 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-0242?

CVE-2022-0242 affects Craterapp Crater. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0242?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-0242 published?

CVE-2022-0242 was published on 2022-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-0242

CVE-2022-0242 is a high-severity vulnerability in Craterapp Crater with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Craterapp Crater
Published: 2022-01-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in GitHub repository crater-invoice/crater prior to 6.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0242?: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in GitHub repository crater-invoice/crater prior to 6.0.
How severe is CVE-2022-0242?: CVE-2022-0242 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-0242 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0242?: CVE-2022-0242 affects Craterapp Crater. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0242?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-0242 published?: CVE-2022-0242 was published on 2022-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:craterapp:crater:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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