CVE-2022-4983

CVE-2022-4983 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9. 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-73.

Key facts

Description

TEC-IT TBarCode version 11.15 contains a vulnerability in the TBarCode11.ocx ActiveX/OCX control's licensing handling (INI-file based) that can be abused to cause remote creation of files on the host filesystem. Depending on where files can be created and which filenames are allowed, this can allow attackers to write files that lead to code execution or persistence under the context of the hosting process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4983?
TEC-IT TBarCode version 11.15 contains a vulnerability in the TBarCode11.ocx ActiveX/OCX control's licensing handling (INI-file based) that can be abused to cause remote creation of files on the host filesystem. Depending on where files can be created and which filenames are allowed, this can allow attackers to write files that lead to code execution or persistence under the context of the hosting process.
How severe is CVE-2022-4983?
CVE-2022-4983 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2022-4983 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4983?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-4983 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2022-4983 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-55679.
When was CVE-2022-4983 published?
CVE-2022-4983 was published on 2025-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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