Is CVE-2022-4493 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-4493 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-4493 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-4493 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-4493?

CVE-2022-4493 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-4493

CWE-22Published: December 14, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in scifio. Affected by this vulnerability is the function downloadAndUnpackResource of the file src/test/java/io/scif/util/DefaultSampleFilesService.java of the component ZIP File Handler. The manipulation leads to path traversal. The attack can be launched remotely. The name of the patch is fcb0dbca0ec72b22fe0c9ddc8abc9cb188a0ff31. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-215803.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This critical vulnerability in the SCIFIO ZIP File Handler allows for path traversal. An attacker can remotely exploit this flaw to manipulate files, and the high CVSS score reflects the potential for full system compromise.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Apply the vendor-provided patch fcb0dbca0ec72b22fe0c9ddc8abc9cb188a0ff31 to resolve the path traversal issue.

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-2022-4493 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.