How severe is CVE-2025-22213?

CVE-2025-22213 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2025-22213 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-22213?

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.

Does CVE-2025-22213 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-22213 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-7602.

When was CVE-2025-22213 published?

CVE-2025-22213 was published on 2025-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-22213

CVE-2025-22213 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.1. 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 4.0 base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-7602
Weakness: CWE-434
Published: 2025-03-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Inadequate checks in the Media Manager allowed users with "edit" privileges to change file extension to arbitrary extension, including .php and other potentially executable extensions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-22213?: Inadequate checks in the Media Manager allowed users with "edit" privileges to change file extension to arbitrary extension, including .php and other potentially executable extensions.
How severe is CVE-2025-22213?: CVE-2025-22213 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2025-22213 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-22213?: 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.
Does CVE-2025-22213 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-22213 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-7602.
When was CVE-2025-22213 published?: CVE-2025-22213 was published on 2025-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/961-20250301-core-malicious-file-uploads-via-media-managere-malicious-file-uploads-via-media-manager.html

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