CVE-2022-0409: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in Packagist showdoc/showdoc prior to 2.10.2.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-0409?

showdoc: upgrade to 2.10.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-0409 being exploited?

CVE-2022-0409 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-0409 affect?

CVE-2022-0409 affects showdoc. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in Packagist showdoc/showdoc prior to 2.10.2.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-0409?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-0409 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting showdoc. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in Packagist showdoc/showdoc prior to 2.10.2.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2022-02-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): huntr.dev · Vendor: showdoc

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-02-19 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

showdoc showdoc UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.10.2

Fixed in: 2.10.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy showdoc || rpm -q showdoc || showdoc --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.10.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade showdoc

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade showdoc

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-0409?

showdoc: upgrade to 2.10.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-0409 being exploited?

CVE-2022-0409 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-0409 affect?

CVE-2022-0409 affects showdoc. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in Packagist showdoc/showdoc prior to 2.10.2.

How urgent is CVE-2022-0409?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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