How severe is CVE-2022-34578?

CVE-2022-34578 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-34578 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-34578?

CVE-2022-34578 affects Opensourcepos Open Source Point Of Sale. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34578?

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-2022-34578 published?

CVE-2022-34578 was published on 2022-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-34578

CVE-2022-34578 is a high-severity vulnerability in Opensourcepos Open Source Point Of Sale with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Opensourcepos Open Source Point Of Sale
Published: 2022-07-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Open Source Point of Sale v3.3.7 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file upload vulnerability via the Update Branding Settings page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-34578?: Open Source Point of Sale v3.3.7 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file upload vulnerability via the Update Branding Settings page.
How severe is CVE-2022-34578?: CVE-2022-34578 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-34578 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-34578?: CVE-2022-34578 affects Opensourcepos Open Source Point Of Sale. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34578?: 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-2022-34578 published?: CVE-2022-34578 was published on 2022-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://grimthereaperteam.medium.com/open-source-point-of-sale-v3-3-7-file-upload-cross-site-scripting-4900d717b2c3

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:opensourcepos:open_source_point_of_sale:3.3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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