Is CVE-2022-33941 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-33941 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-33941 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-33941 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-33941?

CVE-2022-33941 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-33941

CWE-78Published: September 8, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

PowerCMS XMLRPC API provided by Alfasado Inc. contains a command injection vulnerability. Sending a specially crafted message by POST method to PowerCMS XMLRPC API may allow arbitrary Perl script execution, and an arbitrary OS command may be executed through it. Affected products/versions are as follows: PowerCMS 6.021 and earlier (PowerCMS 6 Series), PowerCMS 5.21 and earlier (PowerCMS 5 Series), and PowerCMS 4.51 and earlier (PowerCMS 4 Series). Note that all versions of PowerCMS 3 Series and earlier which are unsupported (End-of-Life, EOL) are also affected by this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

PowerCMS contains a command injection vulnerability in its XMLRPC API that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary Perl scripts or OS commands. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this is a critical flaw that requires immediate attention as it allows for full system compromise.

No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, which is remotely exploitable due to its network-based attack vector.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to a version of PowerCMS beyond the affected 6, 5, and 4 series releases. Ensure that unsupported EOL versions are decommissioned or isolated.

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-2022-33941 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.