Is CVE-2022-40471 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-40471 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-40471 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-40471 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-40471?

CVE-2022-40471 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-40471

CWE-434Published: October 31, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Remote Code Execution in Clinic's Patient Management System v 1.0 allows Attacker to Upload arbitrary php webshell via profile picture upload functionality in users.php

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Clinic's Patient Management System v1.0 contains a critical vulnerability allowing remote attackers to upload arbitrary PHP files via the profile picture upload feature. This enables remote code execution, which is highly dangerous for any web-based application.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV.

Recommended Action

Restrict file upload functionality and ensure the application is updated or replaced with a more secure version.

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-2022-40471 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.