How severe is CVE-2022-40742?

CVE-2022-40742 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-40742 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40742?

CVE-2022-40742 affects Softnext Mail Sqr Expert. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40742?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-40742 published?

CVE-2022-40742 was published on 2022-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40742

CVE-2022-40742 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Softnext Mail Sqr Expert with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Softnext Mail Sqr Expert
Published: 2022-10-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Mail SQR Expert system has a Local File Inclusion vulnerability. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary PHP file with .asp file extension under specific system paths, to access and modify partial system information but does not affect service availability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40742?: Mail SQR Expert system has a Local File Inclusion vulnerability. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary PHP file with .asp file extension under specific system paths, to access and modify partial system information but does not affect service availability.
How severe is CVE-2022-40742?: CVE-2022-40742 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-40742 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40742?: CVE-2022-40742 affects Softnext Mail Sqr Expert. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40742?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-40742 published?: CVE-2022-40742 was published on 2022-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-6644-d7aac-1.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:softnext:mail_sqr_expert:2dut.220701:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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