How severe is CVE-2022-4273?

CVE-2022-4273 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-4273 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-4273?

CVE-2022-4273 affects Oretnom23 Human Resource Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4273?

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-2022-4273 published?

CVE-2022-4273 was published on 2022-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-4273

CVE-2022-4273 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oretnom23 Human Resource Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Oretnom23 Human Resource Management System
Published: 2022-12-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in SourceCodester Human Resource Management System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /hrm/controller/employee.php of the component Content-Type Handler. The manipulation of the argument pfimg leads to unrestricted upload. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-214769 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4273?: A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in SourceCodester Human Resource Management System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /hrm/controller/employee.php of the component Content-Type Handler. The manipulation of the argument pfimg leads to unrestricted upload. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-214769 was assigned to this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2022-4273?: CVE-2022-4273 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-4273 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-4273?: CVE-2022-4273 affects Oretnom23 Human Resource Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4273?: 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-2022-4273 published?: CVE-2022-4273 was published on 2022-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oretnom23:human_resource_management_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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