CVE-2022-29725: An arbitrary file upload in the image upload component of wityCMS v0.6.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-29725 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting witycms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An arbitrary file upload in the image upload component of wityCMS v0.6.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PHP 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	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2022-06-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: creatiwity

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-02 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

creatiwity witycms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.6.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.6.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.6.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison witycms sudo apt install witycms=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.6.2> sudo apt-mark hold witycms

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

dnf --showduplicates list witycms sudo dnf downgrade witycms-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.6.2> sudo dnf versionlock add witycms

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-2022-29725?

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

Is CVE-2022-29725 being exploited?

CVE-2022-29725 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-2022-29725 affect?

CVE-2022-29725 affects witycms. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An arbitrary file upload in the image upload component of wityCMS v0.6.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PHP file.

How urgent is CVE-2022-29725?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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