Is CVE-2022-4643 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-4643 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-4643 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-4643 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-4643?

CVE-2022-4643 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-4643

CWE-78Published: December 21, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in docconv up to 1.2.0. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function ConvertPDFImages of the file pdf_ocr.go. The manipulation of the argument path leads to os command injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 1.2.1 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is b19021ade3d0b71c89d35cb00eb9e589a121faa5. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-216502 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The docconv library is vulnerable to remote OS command injection via the ConvertPDFImages function. This critical flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands by manipulating the file path argument.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to docconv version 1.2.1 or later to resolve the vulnerability.

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-2022-4643 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.