CVE-2022-45968Network attack vector

Authenticated upload bypass via missing password check

Published Dec 12, 2022 · Updated Apr 22, 2025

Improper authorization in Alist v3.4.0 allows remote authenticated users to upload files into password-protected folders. The upload middleware accepts File-Path and Password headers but the vulnerable release does not verify the folder password before permitting uploads when a user has file-upload permission. An authenticated user with upload permission can place arbitrary files in any folder, including password-protected locations, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of stored content.

CVSS severity8.8
High
EPSS probability0.97%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Improper authorization in Alist v3.4.0 allows remote authenticated users to upload files into password-protected folders. The upload middleware accepts File-Path and Password headers but the vulnerable release does not verify the folder password before permitting uploads when a user has file-upload permission. An authenticated user with upload permission can place arbitrary files in any folder, including password-protected locations, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of stored content.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-45968
Published
Dec 12, 2022
Updated
Apr 22, 2025
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-434, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Dec 12, 2022CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Apr 22, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

8.8NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
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Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-434Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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