How severe is CVE-2022-40924?

CVE-2022-40924 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-40924 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40924?

CVE-2022-40924 affects Phpgurukul Zoo Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40924?

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-2022-40924 published?

CVE-2022-40924 was published on 2022-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40924

CVE-2022-40924 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpgurukul Zoo Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Phpgurukul Zoo Management System
Published: 2022-09-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Zoo Management System v1.0 has an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the picture upload point of the "save_animal" file of the "Animals" module in the background management system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40924?: Zoo Management System v1.0 has an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the picture upload point of the "save_animal" file of the "Animals" module in the background management system.
How severe is CVE-2022-40924?: CVE-2022-40924 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-40924 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40924?: CVE-2022-40924 affects Phpgurukul Zoo Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40924?: 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-2022-40924 published?: CVE-2022-40924 was published on 2022-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpgurukul:zoo_management_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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