CVE-2022-27263
CVE-2022-27263 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Strapi with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Strapi
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the file upload module of Strapi v4.1.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-27263?
- An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the file upload module of Strapi v4.1.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.
- How severe is CVE-2022-27263?
- CVE-2022-27263 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-27263 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-27263?
- CVE-2022-27263 affects Strapi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-27263?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-27263 published?
- CVE-2022-27263 was published on 2022-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:4.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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