How severe is CVE-2022-45771?

CVE-2022-45771 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high 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-2022-45771 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-45771?

CVE-2022-45771 affects Pwndoc Project Pwndoc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45771?

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-2022-45771 published?

CVE-2022-45771 was published on 2022-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-45771

CVE-2022-45771 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pwndoc Project Pwndoc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Pwndoc Project Pwndoc
Published: 2022-12-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in the /api/audits component of Pwndoc v0.5.3 allows attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted audit file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45771?: An issue in the /api/audits component of Pwndoc v0.5.3 allows attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted audit file.
How severe is CVE-2022-45771?: CVE-2022-45771 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high 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-2022-45771 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-45771?: CVE-2022-45771 affects Pwndoc Project Pwndoc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45771?: 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-2022-45771 published?: CVE-2022-45771 was published on 2022-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pwndoc_project:pwndoc:0.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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