How severe is CVE-2022-28053?

CVE-2022-28053 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-2022-28053 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28053?

CVE-2022-28053 affects Typemill. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28053?

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-2022-28053 published?

CVE-2022-28053 was published on 2022-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28053

CVE-2022-28053 is a high-severity vulnerability in Typemill 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: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Typemill
Published: 2022-04-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Typemill v1.5.3 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file upload vulnerability via the upload function. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PHP file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28053?: Typemill v1.5.3 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file upload vulnerability via the upload function. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PHP file.
How severe is CVE-2022-28053?: CVE-2022-28053 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-2022-28053 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28053?: CVE-2022-28053 affects Typemill. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28053?: 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-2022-28053 published?: CVE-2022-28053 was published on 2022-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/typemill/typemill/issues/325

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:typemill:typemill:1.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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