CVE-2022-32994
CWE-434Published: June 27, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Halo CMS v1.5.3 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file upload vulnerability via the component /api/admin/attachments/upload.
Risk Analysis
Halo CMS v1.5.3 contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the admin attachment upload API. This critical flaw is remotely exploitable and carries a CVSS score of 9.8.
No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in CISA's KEV catalog.
Users should update to a secure version of Halo CMS or disable the affected upload functionality.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-32994 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-32994 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts