Is CVE-2026-4542 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-4542 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-4542 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-4542 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-4542?

CVE-2026-4542 has a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2026-4542

CWE-22Published: March 22, 2026· Updated: Mar 23, 2026

5.4

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:12.1th

Official Description

A vulnerability has been found in SSCMS 4.7.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file LayerImageController.Submit.cs of the component layerImage Endpoint. Such manipulation of the argument filePaths leads to path traversal. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-4542 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.