CVE-2022-29622: An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in formidable v3.1.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a c

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-29622?

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

Q: Is CVE-2022-29622 being exploited?

CVE-2022-29622 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-29622 affect?

CVE-2022-29622 affects formidable. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in formidable v3.1.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted filename. NOTE: some third parties dispute this issue because the product has common use cases in which uploading arbitrary

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-29622?

Priority 66/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-29622 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting formidable. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in formidable v3.1.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted filename. NOTE: some third parties dispute this issue because the product has common use cases in which uploading arbitrary files is the desired behavior. Also, there are configuration options in all versions that can change the default behavior of how files are handled. Strapi does not consider this to be a valid vulnerability.

Why this priority

Critical 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	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.4% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2022-05-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: formidable project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-05-16 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

formidable project formidable DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.1.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1.4

1. Check installed version

npm ls formidable

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1.4

npm view formidable versions npm install formidable@"<3.1.4"

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2022-29622?

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

Is CVE-2022-29622 being exploited?

CVE-2022-29622 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-2022-29622 affect?

CVE-2022-29622 affects formidable. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in formidable v3.1.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted filename. NOTE: some third parties dispute this issue because the product has common use cases in which uploading arbitrary

How urgent is CVE-2022-29622?

Priority 66/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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