CVE-2022-50912
ImpressCMS 1.4.4 - Unrestricted File Upload
Description
ImpressCMS 1.4.4 contains a file upload vulnerability with weak extension sanitization that allows attackers to upload potentially malicious files. Attackers can bypass file upload restrictions by using alternative file extensions .php2.php6.php7.phps.pht to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 13, 2026, 11:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 13, 2026, 11:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update ImpressCMS to the latest version.
- Configure stricter file type validation on uploads.
- Implement server-side validation for uploaded files.
- Scan uploaded files for malicious content.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2022-50912.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/ImpressCMS/impresscms | |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50890 | |
| https://www.impresscms.org/ | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/impresscms-unrestricted-file-upload |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2022-50912 is
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2022-50912
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description ImpressCMS 1.4.4 contains a file upload vulnerability with weak extension sanitization that allows attackers to upload potentially malicious files. Attackers can bypass file upload restrictions by using alternative file extensions .php2.php6.php7.phps.pht to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-434 Added Reference https://github.com/ImpressCMS/impresscms Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50890 Added Reference https://www.impresscms.org/ Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/impresscms-unrestricted-file-upload