How severe is CVE-2022-40878?

CVE-2022-40878 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-2022-40878 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40878?

CVE-2022-40878 affects Exam Reviewer Management System Project Exam Reviewer Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40878?

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-2022-40878 published?

CVE-2022-40878 was published on 2022-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40878

CVE-2022-40878 is a high-severity vulnerability in Exam Reviewer Management System Project Exam Reviewer Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 23% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 23% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Exam Reviewer Management System Project Exam Reviewer Management System
Published: 2022-09-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Exam Reviewer Management System 1.0, an authenticated attacker can upload a web-shell php file in profile page to achieve Remote Code Execution (RCE).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40878?: In Exam Reviewer Management System 1.0, an authenticated attacker can upload a web-shell php file in profile page to achieve Remote Code Execution (RCE).
How severe is CVE-2022-40878?: CVE-2022-40878 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-2022-40878 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40878?: CVE-2022-40878 affects Exam Reviewer Management System Project Exam Reviewer Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40878?: 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-2022-40878 published?: CVE-2022-40878 was published on 2022-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50726

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:exam_reviewer_management_system_project:exam_reviewer_management_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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