How severe is CVE-2022-45338?

CVE-2022-45338 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-45338 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-45338?

CVE-2022-45338 primarily affects Exactsoftware Exact Synergy. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45338?

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-2022-45338 published?

CVE-2022-45338 was published on 2022-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-45338

CVE-2022-45338 is a high-severity vulnerability in Exactsoftware Exact Synergy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Exactsoftware Exact Synergy
Published: 2022-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the profile picture upload function of Exact Synergy Enterprise 267 before 267SP13 and Exact Synergy Enterprise 500 before 500SP6 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SVG file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45338?: An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the profile picture upload function of Exact Synergy Enterprise 267 before 267SP13 and Exact Synergy Enterprise 500 before 500SP6 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SVG file.
How severe is CVE-2022-45338?: CVE-2022-45338 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-45338 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-45338?: CVE-2022-45338 primarily affects Exactsoftware Exact Synergy. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45338?: 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-2022-45338 published?: CVE-2022-45338 was published on 2022-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://gist.github.com/MaxRozendaal/633b34a4675b60caed736e5ffe28f272

Affected products (19)

cpe:2.3:a:exactsoftware:exact_synergy:267:-:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:exactsoftware:exact_synergy:267:sp1:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:exactsoftware:exact_synergy:267:sp10:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:exactsoftware:exact_synergy:267:sp11:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:exactsoftware:exact_synergy:267:sp12:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:exactsoftware:exact_synergy:267:sp2:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:exactsoftware:exact_synergy:267:sp3:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:exactsoftware:exact_synergy:267:sp4:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:exactsoftware:exact_synergy:267:sp5:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:exactsoftware:exact_synergy:267:sp6:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:exactsoftware:exact_synergy:267:sp7:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:exactsoftware:exact_synergy:267:sp8:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:exactsoftware:exact_synergy:267:sp9:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:exactsoftware:exact_synergy:500:-:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:exactsoftware:exact_synergy:500:sp1:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:exactsoftware:exact_synergy:500:sp2:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:exactsoftware:exact_synergy:500:sp3:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:exactsoftware:exact_synergy:500:sp4:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:exactsoftware:exact_synergy:500:sp5:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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