Is CVE-2022-29851 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-29851 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-29851 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-29851 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-29851?

CVE-2022-29851 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-29851

CWE-78Published: October 25, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

documentconverter in OX App Suite through 7.10.6, in a non-default configuration with ghostscript, allows OS Command Injection because file conversion may occur for an EPS document that is disguised as a PDF document.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The documentconverter component in OX App Suite is vulnerable to OS command injection when configured with ghostscript. This occurs because EPS documents disguised as PDFs can trigger malicious command execution.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Ensure OX App Suite is updated to a version beyond 7.10.6 and review configurations involving ghostscript.

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-2022-29851 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.