How severe is CVE-2022-40294?

CVE-2022-40294 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-2022-40294 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40294?

CVE-2022-40294 affects Phppointofsale Php Point Of Sale. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40294?

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-2022-40294 published?

CVE-2022-40294 was published on 2022-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40294

CVE-2022-40294 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phppointofsale Php Point Of Sale 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-1236.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1236
Affected product: Phppointofsale Php Point Of Sale
Published: 2022-10-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The application was identified to have an CSV injection in data export functionality, allowing for malicious code to be embedded within export data and then triggered in exported data viewers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40294?: The application was identified to have an CSV injection in data export functionality, allowing for malicious code to be embedded within export data and then triggered in exported data viewers.
How severe is CVE-2022-40294?: CVE-2022-40294 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-2022-40294 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40294?: CVE-2022-40294 affects Phppointofsale Php Point Of Sale. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40294?: 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-2022-40294 published?: CVE-2022-40294 was published on 2022-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.themissinglink.com.au/security-advisories/cve-2022-40294

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phppointofsale:php_point_of_sale:19.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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