CVE-2022-40489: ThinkCMF version 6.0.7 is affected by a Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that allows a Super Ad

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-40489 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting thinkcmf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ThinkCMF version 6.0.7 is affected by a Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that allows a Super Administrator user to be injected into administrative users.

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	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2022-12-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: thinkcmf

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-12-01 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

thinkcmf thinkcmf DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.0.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0.7

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.0.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison thinkcmf sudo apt install thinkcmf=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.7> sudo apt-mark hold thinkcmf

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

dnf --showduplicates list thinkcmf sudo dnf downgrade thinkcmf-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.7> sudo dnf versionlock add thinkcmf

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-2022-40489?

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

Is CVE-2022-40489 being exploited?

CVE-2022-40489 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-2022-40489 affect?

CVE-2022-40489 affects thinkcmf. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). ThinkCMF version 6.0.7 is affected by a Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that allows a Super Administrator user to be injected into administrative users.

How urgent is CVE-2022-40489?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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