CVE-2022-34613: Mealie 1.0.0beta3 contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability which allows attackers to execute arbitrary

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-34613 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting mealie. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Mealie 1.0.0beta3 contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.

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	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2022-08-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mealie project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-08-02 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mealie project mealie DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.0 beta3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mealie sudo apt install mealie=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold mealie

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

dnf --showduplicates list mealie sudo dnf downgrade mealie-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add mealie

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-2022-34613?

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

Is CVE-2022-34613 being exploited?

CVE-2022-34613 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-2022-34613 affect?

CVE-2022-34613 affects mealie. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Mealie 1.0.0beta3 contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.

How urgent is CVE-2022-34613?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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