Is CVE-2022-43074 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-43074 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-43074 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-43074 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-43074?

CVE-2022-43074 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-43074

CWE-434Published: November 10, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

AyaCMS v3.1.2 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file upload vulnerability via the component /admin/fst_upload.inc.php. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PHP file.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

AyaCMS contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute malicious code on the server. The critical CVSS score reflects the high impact on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable due to the nature of the file upload flaw.

Recommended Action

Users should upgrade from version 3.1.2 to a patched version if available, or restrict access to the affected 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-2022-43074 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.