How severe is CVE-2022-25297?

CVE-2022-25297 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-25297 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-25297?

CVE-2022-25297 affects Drogon. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25297?

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-2022-25297 published?

CVE-2022-25297 was published on 2022-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-25297

CVE-2022-25297 is a high-severity vulnerability in Drogon with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-552.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-552
Affected product: Drogon
Published: 2022-02-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This affects the package drogonframework/drogon before 1.7.5. The unsafe handling of file names during upload using HttpFile::save() method may enable attackers to write files to arbitrary locations outside the designated target folder.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-25297?: This affects the package drogonframework/drogon before 1.7.5. The unsafe handling of file names during upload using HttpFile::save() method may enable attackers to write files to arbitrary locations outside the designated target folder.
How severe is CVE-2022-25297?: CVE-2022-25297 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-25297 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-25297?: CVE-2022-25297 affects Drogon. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-25297?: 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-2022-25297 published?: CVE-2022-25297 was published on 2022-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:drogon:drogon:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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