How severe is CVE-2022-42458?

CVE-2022-42458 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-42458 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42458?

CVE-2022-42458 affects Shift-tech Bingo!cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42458?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-42458 published?

CVE-2022-42458 was published on 2022-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42458

CVE-2022-42458 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Shift-tech Bingo!cms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Shift-tech Bingo!cms
Published: 2022-12-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel vulnerability in bingo!CMS version1.7.4.1 and earlier allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to upload an arbitrary file. As a result, an arbitrary script may be executed and/or a file may be altered.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42458?: Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel vulnerability in bingo!CMS version1.7.4.1 and earlier allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to upload an arbitrary file. As a result, an arbitrary script may be executed and/or a file may be altered.
How severe is CVE-2022-42458?: CVE-2022-42458 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-42458 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42458?: CVE-2022-42458 affects Shift-tech Bingo!cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42458?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-42458 published?: CVE-2022-42458 was published on 2022-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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