How severe is CVE-2022-34549?

CVE-2022-34549 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-2022-34549 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-2022-34549?

CVE-2022-34549 affects Sims Project Sims. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34549?

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-2022-34549 published?

CVE-2022-34549 was published on 2022-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-34549

CVE-2022-34549 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sims Project Sims 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)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Sims Project Sims
Published: 2022-07-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Sims v1.0 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file upload vulnerability via the component /uploadServlet. This vulnerability allows attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary commands via a crafted file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-34549?: Sims v1.0 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file upload vulnerability via the component /uploadServlet. This vulnerability allows attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary commands via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2022-34549?: CVE-2022-34549 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-2022-34549 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-2022-34549?: CVE-2022-34549 affects Sims Project Sims. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34549?: 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-2022-34549 published?: CVE-2022-34549 was published on 2022-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sims_project:sims:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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