How severe is CVE-2022-31324?

CVE-2022-31324 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-31324 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-31324?

CVE-2022-31324 primarily affects Pentasecurity Wapples. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31324?

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

When was CVE-2022-31324 published?

CVE-2022-31324 was published on 2022-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-31324

CVE-2022-31324 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pentasecurity Wapples with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-494.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-494
Affected product: Pentasecurity Wapples
Published: 2022-09-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An arbitrary file download vulnerability in the downloadAction() function of Penta Security Systems Inc WAPPLES v6.0 r3 4.10-hotfix1 allows attackers to download arbitrary files via a crafted POST request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-31324?: An arbitrary file download vulnerability in the downloadAction() function of Penta Security Systems Inc WAPPLES v6.0 r3 4.10-hotfix1 allows attackers to download arbitrary files via a crafted POST request.
How severe is CVE-2022-31324?: CVE-2022-31324 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-31324 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-31324?: CVE-2022-31324 primarily affects Pentasecurity Wapples. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-31324?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-31324 published?: CVE-2022-31324 was published on 2022-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:pentasecurity:wapples:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pentasecurity:wapples:v6.0.r3.4.10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pentasecurity:wapples:v6.0.r3.4.10:hotfix1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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