CVE-2022-27412: Explore CMS v1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via a /page.php?id= request.

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-27412 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting explore cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Explore CMS v1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via a /page.php?id= request.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
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	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	4.1% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2022-05-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: exploreit

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-05-09 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

exploreit explore cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy explore-cms || rpm -q explore-cms || explore-cms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison explore-cms sudo apt install explore-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold explore-cms

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

dnf --showduplicates list explore-cms sudo dnf downgrade explore-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add explore-cms

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Explore CMS 1.0 - SQL Injection

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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-2022-27412?

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

Is CVE-2022-27412 being exploited?

CVE-2022-27412 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-2022-27412 affect?

CVE-2022-27412 affects explore cms. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Explore CMS v1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via a /page.php?id= request.

How urgent is CVE-2022-27412?

Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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