CVE-2022-24688: An issue was discovered in DSK DSKNet 2.16.136.0 and 2.17.136.5

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-24688 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting dsknet. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in DSK DSKNet 2.16.136.0 and 2.17.136.5. The Touch settings allow unrestricted file upload (and consequently Remote Code Execution) via PDF upload with PHP content and a .php extension. The attacker must hijack or obtain privileged user access to the Parameters page in order to exploit this issue. (That can be easily achieved by exploiting the Broken Access Control with further Brute-force attack or SQL Injection.) The upl

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
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	4.0% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2022-07-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dsk

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-07-18 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dsk dsknet DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.16.136.0 · 2.17.136.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.16.136.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.16.136.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dsknet sudo apt install dsknet=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.16.136.0> sudo apt-mark hold dsknet

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

dnf --showduplicates list dsknet sudo dnf downgrade dsknet-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.16.136.0> sudo dnf versionlock add dsknet

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-2022-24688?

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

Is CVE-2022-24688 being exploited?

CVE-2022-24688 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-2022-24688 affect?

CVE-2022-24688 affects dsknet. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An issue was discovered in DSK DSKNet 2.16.136.0 and 2.17.136.5. The Touch settings allow unrestricted file upload (and consequently Remote Code Execution) via PDF upload with PHP content and a .php extension. The attacker must hijack or ob

How urgent is CVE-2022-24688?

Priority 58/100. High severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2022-24692 MEDIUM 5.4 DOWNGRADE An issue was discovered in DSK DSKNet 2.16.136.0 and 2.17.136.5
CVE-2022-24691 HIGH 7.1 DOWNGRADE An issue was discovered in DSK DSKNet 2.16.136.0 and 2.17.136.5
CVE-2022-24690 HIGH 8.2 DOWNGRADE An issue was discovered in DSK DSKNet 2.16.136.0 and 2.17.136.5
CVE-2022-24689 MEDIUM 5.3 DOWNGRADE An issue was discovered in DSK DSKNet 2.16.136.0 and 2.17.136.5

References

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