How severe is CVE-2022-2872?

CVE-2022-2872 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-2872 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2872?

CVE-2022-2872 affects Octoprint. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2872?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-2872 published?

CVE-2022-2872 was published on 2022-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2872

CVE-2022-2872 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Octoprint with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Octoprint
Published: 2022-09-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in GitHub repository octoprint/octoprint prior to 1.8.3.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2872?: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in GitHub repository octoprint/octoprint prior to 1.8.3.
How severe is CVE-2022-2872?: CVE-2022-2872 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-2872 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2872?: CVE-2022-2872 affects Octoprint. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2872?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-2872 published?: CVE-2022-2872 was published on 2022-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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