How severe is CVE-2022-2678?

CVE-2022-2678 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-2678 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2678?

CVE-2022-2678 affects Alphaware E-commerce System Project Alphaware E-commerce System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2678?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-2678 published?

CVE-2022-2678 was published on 2022-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2678

CVE-2022-2678 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Alphaware E-commerce System Project Alphaware E-commerce System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Alphaware E-commerce System Project Alphaware E-commerce System
Published: 2022-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Alphaware Simple E-Commerce System. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file admin_feature.php of the component Background Management Page. The manipulation leads to unrestricted upload. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-205666 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2678?: A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Alphaware Simple E-Commerce System. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file admin_feature.php of the component Background Management Page. The manipulation leads to unrestricted upload. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-205666 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2022-2678?: CVE-2022-2678 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-2678 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2678?: CVE-2022-2678 affects Alphaware E-commerce System Project Alphaware E-commerce System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2678?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-2678 published?: CVE-2022-2678 was published on 2022-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:alphaware_e-commerce_system_project:alphaware_e-commerce_system:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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