How severe is CVE-2022-40274?

CVE-2022-40274 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-40274 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40274?

CVE-2022-40274 affects Gridea. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40274?

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-2022-40274 published?

CVE-2022-40274 was published on 2022-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40274

CVE-2022-40274 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gridea with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Gridea
Published: 2022-09-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Gridea version 0.9.3 allows an external attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on any client attempting to view a malicious markdown file through Gridea. This is possible because the application has the 'nodeIntegration' option enabled.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40274?: Gridea version 0.9.3 allows an external attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on any client attempting to view a malicious markdown file through Gridea. This is possible because the application has the 'nodeIntegration' option enabled.
How severe is CVE-2022-40274?: CVE-2022-40274 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-40274 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40274?: CVE-2022-40274 affects Gridea. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40274?: 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-2022-40274 published?: CVE-2022-40274 was published on 2022-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gridea:gridea:0.9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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