CVE-2022-27261

Public Exploit

Description

An arbitrary file write vulnerability in Express-FileUpload v1.3.1 allows attackers to upload multiple files with the same name, causing an overwrite of files in the web application server.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.59%
Third-Party Advisory npmjs.com Third-Party Advisory youtube.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.npmjs.com/package/express-fileupload third party advisory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ROHB3ck4tA third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-27261?
CVE-2022-27261 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-27261?
To fix CVE-2022-27261, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-27261 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-27261 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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