CVE-2022-31324: An arbitrary file download vulnerability in the downloadAction() function of Penta Security Systems Inc WAPPLE

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2022-31324 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting wapples. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An arbitrary file download vulnerability in the downloadAction() function of Penta Security Systems Inc WAPPLES v6.0 r3 4.10-hotfix1 allows attackers to download arbitrary files via a crafted POST request.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-494
Published	2022-09-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pentasecurity

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-09-13 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pentasecurity wapples UPGRADE

Affected: >= 4.0.0 and < 6.0.r3.4.10 · v6.0.r3.4.10 · v6.0.r3.4.10 hotfix1

Fixed in: 6.0.r3.4.10

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 6.0.r3.4.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wapples

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wapples

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wapples sudo apt install wapples=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold wapples

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list wapples sudo dnf downgrade wapples-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add wapples

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-2022-31324?

wapples: upgrade to 6.0.r3.4.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-31324 being exploited?

CVE-2022-31324 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-2022-31324 affect?

CVE-2022-31324 affects wapples. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). An arbitrary file download vulnerability in the downloadAction() function of Penta Security Systems Inc WAPPLES v6.0 r3 4.10-hotfix1 allows attackers to download arbitrary files via a crafted POST request.

How urgent is CVE-2022-31324?

Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2022-35582 HIGH 8.8 DOWNGRADE Penta Security Systems Inc WAPPLES 4.0.*, 5.0.0.*, 5.0.12.* are vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control
CVE-2022-35413 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE WAPPLES through 6.0 has a hardcoded systemi account
CVE-2022-31322 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE Penta Security Systems Inc WAPPLES v6.0 r3 4.10-hotfix1 allows attackers to escalate privileges via overwritin

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