How severe is CVE-2022-27862?

CVE-2022-27862 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-2022-27862 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27862?

CVE-2022-27862 affects Vikwp Vikbooking Hotel Booking Engine & Property Management System Plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27862?

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-2022-27862 published?

CVE-2022-27862 was published on 2022-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27862

CVE-2022-27862 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vikwp Vikbooking Hotel Booking Engine & Property Management System Plugin 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: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Vikwp Vikbooking Hotel Booking Engine & Property Management System Plugin
Published: 2022-04-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Arbitrary File Upload leading to RCE in E4J s.r.l. VikBooking Hotel Booking Engine & PMS plugin <= 1.5.3 on WordPress allows attackers to upload and execute dangerous file types (e.g. PHP shell) via the signature upload on the booking form.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27862?: Arbitrary File Upload leading to RCE in E4J s.r.l. VikBooking Hotel Booking Engine & PMS plugin <= 1.5.3 on WordPress allows attackers to upload and execute dangerous file types (e.g. PHP shell) via the signature upload on the booking form.
How severe is CVE-2022-27862?: CVE-2022-27862 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-2022-27862 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27862?: CVE-2022-27862 affects Vikwp Vikbooking Hotel Booking Engine & Property Management System Plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27862?: 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-2022-27862 published?: CVE-2022-27862 was published on 2022-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vikwp:vikbooking_hotel_booking_engine_\&_property_management_system_plugin:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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