How severe is CVE-2022-4861?

CVE-2022-4861 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-4861 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-4861?

CVE-2022-4861 affects M-files M-files Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4861?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-4861 published?

CVE-2022-4861 was published on 2022-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-4861

CVE-2022-4861 is a medium-severity vulnerability in M-files M-files Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: M-files M-files Client
Published: 2022-12-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect implementation in authentication protocol in M-Files Client before 22.5.11356.0 allows high privileged user to get other users tokens to another resource.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4861?: Incorrect implementation in authentication protocol in M-Files Client before 22.5.11356.0 allows high privileged user to get other users tokens to another resource.
How severe is CVE-2022-4861?: CVE-2022-4861 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-4861 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-4861?: CVE-2022-4861 affects M-files M-files Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4861?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-4861 published?: CVE-2022-4861 was published on 2022-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:m-files:m-files_client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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