CVE-2022-29622
CVE-2022-29622 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Formidable Project Formidable 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% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Formidable Project Formidable
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in formidable v3.1.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted filename. NOTE: some third parties dispute this issue because the product has common use cases in which uploading arbitrary files is the desired behavior. Also, there are configuration options in all versions that can change the default behavior of how files are handled. Strapi does not consider this to be a valid vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-29622?
- An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in formidable v3.1.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted filename. NOTE: some third parties dispute this issue because the product has common use cases in which uploading arbitrary files is the desired behavior. Also, there are configuration options in all versions that can change the default behavior of how files are handled. Strapi does not consider this to be a valid vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2022-29622?
- CVE-2022-29622 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-2022-29622 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-29622?
- CVE-2022-29622 affects Formidable Project Formidable. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-29622?
- 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-2022-29622 published?
- CVE-2022-29622 was published on 2022-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/node-formidable/formidable/issues/856
- https://github.com/node-formidable/formidable/issues/862
- https://github.com/strapi/strapi/issues/20189
- https://medium.com/%40zsolt.imre/is-cybersecurity-the-next-supply-chain-vulnerability-9a00de745022
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6QPKooxhAo
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:formidable_project:formidable:3.1.4:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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