How severe is CVE-2022-26986?

CVE-2022-26986 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-2022-26986 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-26986?

CVE-2022-26986 affects Impresscms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26986?

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-2022-26986 published?

CVE-2022-26986 was published on 2022-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-26986

CVE-2022-26986 is a high-severity vulnerability in Impresscms 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Impresscms
Published: 2022-04-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SQL Injection in ImpressCMS 1.4.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject into the code in unintended way, this allows an attacker to read and modify the sensitive information from the database used by the application. If misconfigured, an attacker can even upload a malicious web shell to compromise the entire system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-26986?: SQL Injection in ImpressCMS 1.4.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject into the code in unintended way, this allows an attacker to read and modify the sensitive information from the database used by the application. If misconfigured, an attacker can even upload a malicious web shell to compromise the entire system.
How severe is CVE-2022-26986?: CVE-2022-26986 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-2022-26986 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-26986?: CVE-2022-26986 affects Impresscms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26986?: 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-2022-26986 published?: CVE-2022-26986 was published on 2022-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:impresscms:impresscms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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