Is CVE-2022-40037 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-40037 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-40037 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-40037 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-40037?

CVE-2022-40037 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-40037

CWE-434Published: January 26, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue discovered in Rawchen blog-ssm v1.0 allows remote attacker to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary commands via the component /upFile.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Rawchen blog-ssm v1.0 allows remote attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary commands through the /upFile component. This critical vulnerability is rated at 9.8 CVSS.

No public exploit is known, but the vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update to a patched version of the software or restrict access to the file upload component.

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-2022-40037 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.