Is CVE-2022-3458 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-3458 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-3458 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-3458 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-3458?

CVE-2022-3458 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-3458

CWE-266Published: October 12, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Human Resource Management System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /employeeview.php of the component Image File Handler. The manipulation leads to unrestricted upload. The attack can be launched remotely. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-210559.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in the Human Resource Management System allows for unrestricted file uploads via the employeeview.php component. Given its critical CVSS score of 9.8, it poses a significant risk as it can be exploited remotely by unauthenticated attackers to achieve full system compromise.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should upgrade to a version beyond 1.0 if available or restrict access to the file upload functionality. Implementing strict file type validation and server-side access controls is recommended.

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-2022-3458 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.