How severe is CVE-2022-42925?

CVE-2022-42925 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-42925 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42925?

CVE-2022-42925 affects Formalms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42925?

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-2022-42925 published?

CVE-2022-42925 was published on 2022-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42925

CVE-2022-42925 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Formalms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Formalms
Published: 2022-10-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There is a vulnerability on Forma LMS version 3.1.0 and earlier that could allow an authenticated attacker (with the role of student) to privilege escalate in order to upload a Zip file through the plugin upload component. The exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a remote code injection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42925?: There is a vulnerability on Forma LMS version 3.1.0 and earlier that could allow an authenticated attacker (with the role of student) to privilege escalate in order to upload a Zip file through the plugin upload component. The exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a remote code injection.
How severe is CVE-2022-42925?: CVE-2022-42925 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-42925 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42925?: CVE-2022-42925 affects Formalms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42925?: 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-2022-42925 published?: CVE-2022-42925 was published on 2022-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.incibe-cert.es/en/early-warning/security-advisories/multiple-vulnerabilities-forma-lms

Affected products (1)

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