How severe is CVE-2022-0409?

CVE-2022-0409 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-0409 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-0409?

CVE-2022-0409 affects Showdoc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0409?

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-2022-0409 published?

CVE-2022-0409 was published on 2022-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-0409

CVE-2022-0409 is a high-severity vulnerability in Showdoc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Showdoc
Published: 2022-02-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in Packagist showdoc/showdoc prior to 2.10.2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0409?: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in Packagist showdoc/showdoc prior to 2.10.2.
How severe is CVE-2022-0409?: CVE-2022-0409 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-0409 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0409?: CVE-2022-0409 affects Showdoc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0409?: 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-2022-0409 published?: CVE-2022-0409 was published on 2022-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:showdoc:showdoc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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