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CVE-2022-41573


An issue was discovered in Ovidentia 8.3. The file upload feature does not prevent the uploading of executable files. A user can upload a .png file containing PHP code and then rename it to have the .php extension. It will then be accessible at an images/common/ URI for remote code execution.


Security Impact Summary

This vulnerability carries a CRITICAL severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems.

Historical Context

Reported in 2025, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.


Published

2025-01-07T20:15:28.057

Last Modified

2026-04-15T00:35:42.020

Status

Deferred

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.1: 9.8 (CRITICAL)

Weaknesses
  • Type: Secondary
    CWE-434

Affected Vendors & Products

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References

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

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