Is CVE-2022-42149 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-42149 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-42149 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-42149 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-42149?

CVE-2022-42149 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-42149

CWE-918Published: October 17, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

kkFileView 4.0 is vulnerable to Server-side request forgery (SSRF) via controller\OnlinePreviewController.java.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

kkFileView 4.0 contains a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in its online preview controller. This critical flaw allows an attacker to force the server to make unauthorized requests, potentially leading to further compromise.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to a patched version of kkFileView that addresses the SSRF vulnerability. Implement network-level egress filtering to restrict unauthorized outbound requests from the server.

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-2022-42149 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.