CVE-2022-24253: Extensis Portfolio v4.0 was discovered to contain an authenticated unrestricted file upload vulnerability via

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-24253 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting portfolio. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Extensis Portfolio v4.0 was discovered to contain an authenticated unrestricted file upload vulnerability via the component AdminFileTransferServlet.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2022-03-01
Last modified	2026-07-09

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: extensis

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-03-01 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-09 01:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

extensis portfolio DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison portfolio sudo apt install portfolio=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo apt-mark hold portfolio

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

dnf --showduplicates list portfolio sudo dnf downgrade portfolio-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add portfolio

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-2022-24253?

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

Is CVE-2022-24253 being exploited?

CVE-2022-24253 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-2022-24253 affect?

CVE-2022-24253 affects portfolio. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Extensis Portfolio v4.0 was discovered to contain an authenticated unrestricted file upload vulnerability via the component AdminFileTransferServlet.

How urgent is CVE-2022-24253?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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