How severe is CVE-2022-42201?

CVE-2022-42201 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-2022-42201 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.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42201?

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-2022-42201 published?

CVE-2022-42201 was published on 2022-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42201

CVE-2022-42201 is a high-severity vulnerability in Simple Exam Reviewer Management System Project Simple Exam Reviewer 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: Simple Exam Reviewer Management System Project Simple Exam Reviewer Management System
Published: 2022-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Simple Exam Reviewer Management System v1.0 is vulnerable to Insecure file upload.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42201?: Simple Exam Reviewer Management System v1.0 is vulnerable to Insecure file upload.
How severe is CVE-2022-42201?: CVE-2022-42201 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-2022-42201 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-2022-42201?: CVE-2022-42201 affects Simple Exam Reviewer Management System Project Simple Exam Reviewer Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42201?: 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-2022-42201 published?: CVE-2022-42201 was published on 2022-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:simple_exam_reviewer_management_system_project:simple_exam_reviewer_management_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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