Is CVE-2022-41544 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2022-41544, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-41544 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-41544 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-41544?

CVE-2022-41544 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2022-41544

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: October 18, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

GetSimple CMS v3.3.16 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the edited_file parameter in admin/theme-edit.php.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

GetSimple CMS contains a remote code execution vulnerability via the theme-edit.php file. The critical 9.8 CVSS score indicates that an attacker can easily gain control of the system.

A proof-of-concept exploit has been published for this remotely exploitable vulnerability. It is not in the CISA KEV.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to a version of GetSimple CMS that is not affected by this vulnerability.

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-2022-41544 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.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2022-41544. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.