Is CVE-2022-4273 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-4273 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-4273 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-4273 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-4273?

CVE-2022-4273 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-4273

CWE-266Published: December 3, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in SourceCodester Human Resource Management System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /hrm/controller/employee.php of the component Content-Type Handler. The manipulation of the argument pfimg leads to unrestricted upload. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-214769 was assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SourceCodester Human Resource Management System 1.0 contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the pfimg argument. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, warranting immediate attention.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV database.

Recommended Action

Administrators should ensure they are running the latest version of the software or apply patches if available from the vendor.

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-2022-4273 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.