How severe is CVE-2022-27249?

CVE-2022-27249 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-2022-27249 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27249?

CVE-2022-27249 affects Idearespa Reftree. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27249?

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-2022-27249 published?

CVE-2022-27249 was published on 2022-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27249

CVE-2022-27249 is a high-severity vulnerability in Idearespa Reftree 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: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Idearespa Reftree
Published: 2022-04-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in IdeaRE RefTree before 2021.09.17 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by using UploadDwg to upload a crafted aspx file to the web root, and then visiting the URL for this aspx resource.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27249?: An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in IdeaRE RefTree before 2021.09.17 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by using UploadDwg to upload a crafted aspx file to the web root, and then visiting the URL for this aspx resource.
How severe is CVE-2022-27249?: CVE-2022-27249 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-2022-27249 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27249?: CVE-2022-27249 affects Idearespa Reftree. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27249?: 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-2022-27249 published?: CVE-2022-27249 was published on 2022-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:idearespa:reftree:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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