How severe is CVE-2022-42092?

CVE-2022-42092 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-2022-42092 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42092?

CVE-2022-42092 affects Backdropcms Backdrop Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42092?

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-2022-42092 published?

CVE-2022-42092 was published on 2022-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42092

CVE-2022-42092 is a high-severity vulnerability in Backdropcms Backdrop Cms 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% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Backdropcms Backdrop Cms
Published: 2022-10-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Backdrop CMS 1.22.0 has Unrestricted File Upload vulnerability via 'themes' that allows attackers to Remote Code Execution. Note: Third parties dispute this and argue that advanced permissions are required.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42092?: Backdrop CMS 1.22.0 has Unrestricted File Upload vulnerability via 'themes' that allows attackers to Remote Code Execution. Note: Third parties dispute this and argue that advanced permissions are required.
How severe is CVE-2022-42092?: CVE-2022-42092 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-2022-42092 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42092?: CVE-2022-42092 affects Backdropcms Backdrop Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42092?: 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-2022-42092 published?: CVE-2022-42092 was published on 2022-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://grimthereaperteam.medium.com/backdrop-cms-1-22-0-unrestricted-file-upload-themes-ad42a599561c

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:backdropcms:backdrop_cms:1.22.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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