CVE-2022-24254: An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Backup/Restore Archive component of Extensis Portfolio v4.0 a

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-24254 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.

An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Backup/Restore Archive component of Extensis Portfolio v4.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ZIP file.

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	2.6% (top 15%)
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-2022-24254?

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

Is CVE-2022-24254 being exploited?

CVE-2022-24254 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-2022-24254 affect?

CVE-2022-24254 affects portfolio. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Backup/Restore Archive component of Extensis Portfolio v4.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ZIP file.

How urgent is CVE-2022-24254?

Priority 57/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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