How severe is CVE-2022-48161?

CVE-2022-48161 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-48161 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-2022-48161?

CVE-2022-48161 affects Easy Images Project Easy Images. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-48161?

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-2022-48161 published?

CVE-2022-48161 was published on 2023-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-48161

CVE-2022-48161 is a high-severity vulnerability in Easy Images Project Easy Images with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-552.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-552
Affected product: Easy Images Project Easy Images
Published: 2023-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Easy Images v2.0 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file download vulnerability via the component /application/down.php. This vulnerability is exploited via a crafted GET request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-48161?: Easy Images v2.0 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file download vulnerability via the component /application/down.php. This vulnerability is exploited via a crafted GET request.
How severe is CVE-2022-48161?: CVE-2022-48161 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-48161 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-2022-48161?: CVE-2022-48161 affects Easy Images Project Easy Images. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-48161?: 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-2022-48161 published?: CVE-2022-48161 was published on 2023-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/sunset-move/EasyImages2.0-arbitrary-file-download-vulnerability

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:easy_images_project:easy_images:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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