CVE-2022-22914: An incorrect access control issue in the component FileManager of Ovidentia CMS 6.0 allows authenticated attac

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-22914 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ovidentia. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An incorrect access control issue in the component FileManager of Ovidentia CMS 6.0 allows authenticated attackers to to view and download content in the upload directory via path traversal.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2022-02-17
Last modified	2026-07-09

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ovidentia

Last updated 2026-07-09 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-02-17 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-09 01:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ovidentia ovidentia DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ovidentia sudo apt install ovidentia=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold ovidentia

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list ovidentia sudo dnf downgrade ovidentia-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add ovidentia

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2022-22914?

ovidentia: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-22914 being exploited?

CVE-2022-22914 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-2022-22914 affect?

CVE-2022-22914 affects ovidentia. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An incorrect access control issue in the component FileManager of Ovidentia CMS 6.0 allows authenticated attackers to to view and download content in the upload directory via path traversal.

How urgent is CVE-2022-22914?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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