Is CVE-2022-45969 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-45969 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-45969 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-45969 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-45969?

CVE-2022-45969 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-45969

CWE-22Published: December 15, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Alist v3.4.0 is vulnerable to Directory Traversal,

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Alist v3.4.0 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to files outside the intended directory. Given the critical CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw poses a significant risk to system confidentiality and integrity.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should upgrade to a patched version of Alist if available or restrict access to the application interface.

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-2022-45969 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.