How severe is CVE-2022-4270?

CVE-2022-4270 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.0, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-4270 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-4270?

CVE-2022-4270 affects M-files M-files Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4270?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-4270 published?

CVE-2022-4270 was published on 2022-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-4270

CVE-2022-4270 is a low-severity vulnerability in M-files M-files Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.0. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: M-files M-files Server
Published: 2022-12-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect privilege assignment issue in M-Files Web in M-Files Web versions before 22.5.11436.1 could have changed permissions accidentally.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4270?: Incorrect privilege assignment issue in M-Files Web in M-Files Web versions before 22.5.11436.1 could have changed permissions accidentally.
How severe is CVE-2022-4270?: CVE-2022-4270 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.0, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-4270 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-4270?: CVE-2022-4270 affects M-files M-files Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4270?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-4270 published?: CVE-2022-4270 was published on 2022-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:m-files:m-files_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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