What is CVE-2022-4270?

CVE-2022-4270 is a low-severity vulnerability in M-files M-files_server, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 2.0/10. Published 2022-12-02.

How severe is CVE-2022-4270?

Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 2.0 out of 10.

Is CVE-2022-4270 known to be exploited?

1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Privilege escalation in M-files M-files_server

CVE-2022-4270

Incorrect privilege assignment issue in M-Files Web in M-Files Web versions before 22.5.11436.1 could have changed permissions accidentally.

Vulnerability class: Privilege Escalation

EPSS: 0.005 (39.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 2.0 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

M-files M-files_server
M-files Web — versions 0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-269 — Improper Privilege Management

Public proof-of-concept exploits

Ha0-Y/kernel-exploit-cve

References

security@m-files.com (Vendor Advisory)
security@m-files.com (vendor-advisory)
security@m-files.com (vendor-advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4270?: CVE-2022-4270 is a low-severity vulnerability in M-files M-files_server, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 2.0/10. Published 2022-12-02.
How severe is CVE-2022-4270?: Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 2.0 out of 10.
Is CVE-2022-4270 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.