Is CVE-2022-2779 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-2779 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-2779 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-2779 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-2779?

CVE-2022-2779 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-2779

CWE-434Published: August 12, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Gas Agency Management System. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /gasmark/assets/myimages/oneWord.php. The manipulation of the argument shell leads to unrestricted upload. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-206173 was assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Gas Agency Management System is susceptible to an unrestricted file upload vulnerability, allowing attackers to upload malicious files remotely. This critical 9.8-rated flaw could lead to full system compromise through arbitrary code execution.

While the exploit has been disclosed publicly, there is no active exploitation observed in the wild and it is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Apply security updates from the vendor. Implement strict file type validation and rename uploaded files to prevent the execution of malicious scripts.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-2779 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.