MEDIUM
CVE-2022-45133
CWE-26Published: August 22, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Mahara 21.10 before 21.10.6, 22.04 before 22.04.4, and 22.10 before 22.10.1 allows unsafe font upload for skins. A particularly structured XML file could allow one to traverse the server to obtain access to secure files or cause code execution based on the payload.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-45133 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
mahara1 product(s)
mahara
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
→
https://bugs.launchpad.net/mahara/+bug/1995819Issue Tracking · Vendor Advisory
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https://mahara.org/interaction/forum/topic.php?id=9353Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-45133
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-26
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 22, 2025
Related CVEs (CWE-26)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-45133 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.