How severe is CVE-2022-44006?

CVE-2022-44006 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-2022-44006 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-44006?

CVE-2022-44006 affects Backclick. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44006?

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-2022-44006 published?

CVE-2022-44006 was published on 2022-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-44006

CVE-2022-44006 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Backclick 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Backclick
Published: 2022-11-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in BACKCLICK Professional 5.9.63. Due to improper validation or sanitization of upload filenames, an externally reachable, unauthenticated update function permits writing files outside the intended target location. Achieving remote code execution is possible, e.g., by uploading an executable file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-44006?: An issue was discovered in BACKCLICK Professional 5.9.63. Due to improper validation or sanitization of upload filenames, an externally reachable, unauthenticated update function permits writing files outside the intended target location. Achieving remote code execution is possible, e.g., by uploading an executable file.
How severe is CVE-2022-44006?: CVE-2022-44006 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-2022-44006 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-44006?: CVE-2022-44006 affects Backclick. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44006?: 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-2022-44006 published?: CVE-2022-44006 was published on 2022-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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