How severe is CVE-2022-38843?

CVE-2022-38843 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-2022-38843 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38843?

CVE-2022-38843 affects Espocrm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38843?

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-2022-38843 published?

CVE-2022-38843 was published on 2022-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38843

CVE-2022-38843 is a high-severity vulnerability in Espocrm 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% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Espocrm
Published: 2022-09-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EspoCRM version 7.1.8 is vulnerable to Unrestricted File Upload allowing attackers to upload malicious file with any extension to the server. Attacker may execute these malicious files to run unintended code on the server to compromise the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38843?: EspoCRM version 7.1.8 is vulnerable to Unrestricted File Upload allowing attackers to upload malicious file with any extension to the server. Attacker may execute these malicious files to run unintended code on the server to compromise the server.
How severe is CVE-2022-38843?: CVE-2022-38843 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-2022-38843 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38843?: CVE-2022-38843 affects Espocrm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38843?: 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-2022-38843 published?: CVE-2022-38843 was published on 2022-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://medium.com/cybersecurity-valuelabs/espocrm-7-1-8-is-vulnerable-to-unrestricted-file-upload-7860b15d12bc

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:espocrm:espocrm:7.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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