How severe is CVE-2022-24254?

CVE-2022-24254 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-24254 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-24254?

CVE-2022-24254 affects Extensis Portfolio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24254?

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-2022-24254 published?

CVE-2022-24254 was published on 2022-03-01 and last updated on 2026-07-09.

CVE-2022-24254

CVE-2022-24254 is a high-severity vulnerability in Extensis Portfolio with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Extensis Portfolio
Published: 2022-03-01
Last modified: 2026-07-09

Description

An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Backup/Restore Archive component of Extensis Portfolio v4.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ZIP file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-24254?: An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Backup/Restore Archive component of Extensis Portfolio v4.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ZIP file.
How severe is CVE-2022-24254?: CVE-2022-24254 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-24254 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-24254?: CVE-2022-24254 affects Extensis Portfolio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-24254?: 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-2022-24254 published?: CVE-2022-24254 was published on 2022-03-01 and last updated on 2026-07-09.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:extensis:portfolio:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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