How severe is CVE-2022-41418?

CVE-2022-41418 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-2022-41418 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-41418?

CVE-2022-41418 affects Blogengine Blogengine.net. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41418?

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-2022-41418 published?

CVE-2022-41418 was published on 2022-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-41418

CVE-2022-41418 is a high-severity vulnerability in Blogengine Blogengine.net 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Blogengine Blogengine.net
Published: 2022-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in the component BlogEngine/BlogEngine.NET/AppCode/Api/UploadController.cs of BlogEngine.NET v3.3.8.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted PNG file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-41418?: An issue in the component BlogEngine/BlogEngine.NET/AppCode/Api/UploadController.cs of BlogEngine.NET v3.3.8.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted PNG file.
How severe is CVE-2022-41418?: CVE-2022-41418 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-2022-41418 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-41418?: CVE-2022-41418 affects Blogengine Blogengine.net. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41418?: 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-2022-41418 published?: CVE-2022-41418 was published on 2022-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:blogengine:blogengine.net:3.3.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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