CVE-2022-43074: AyaCMS v3.1.2 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file upload vulnerability via the component /admin/fst_up

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-43074 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting ayacms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

AyaCMS v3.1.2 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file upload vulnerability via the component /admin/fst_upload.inc.php. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PHP 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	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2022-11-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ayacms project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-11-10 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ayacms project ayacms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ayacms sudo apt install ayacms=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.2> sudo apt-mark hold ayacms

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

dnf --showduplicates list ayacms sudo dnf downgrade ayacms-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add ayacms

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-2022-43074?

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

Is CVE-2022-43074 being exploited?

CVE-2022-43074 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-2022-43074 affect?

CVE-2022-43074 affects ayacms. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). AyaCMS v3.1.2 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file upload vulnerability via the component /admin/fst_upload.inc.php. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PHP file.

How urgent is CVE-2022-43074?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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