CVE-2022-40048Public exploitNetwork attack vector

Authenticated code execution via disguised PHP upload

Published Sep 29, 2022 · Updated Jul 9, 2026

Unrestricted file upload in FlatPress 1.2.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code through the Uploader. The Uploader accepts a PHP file prefixed with a GIF signature as an image and leaves it reachable for the web server to execute. A privileged FlatPress login is required; opening the uploaded file allows commands to run with the web server's access.

CVSS severity7.2
High
EPSS probability1.42%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Unrestricted file upload in FlatPress 1.2.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code through the Uploader. The Uploader accepts a PHP file prefixed with a GIF signature as an image and leaves it reachable for the web server to execute. A privileged FlatPress login is required; opening the uploaded file allows commands to run with the web server's access.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-40048
Published
Sep 29, 2022
Updated
Jul 9, 2026
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-434, T1190, T1505.003
Attack vector
network
Privileges
admin

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Sep 29, 2022CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Jul 9, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesadmin

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

7.2NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
7.2CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesadmin
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-434Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application
T1505.003Server Software Component: Web Shell

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