CVE-2022-43437: The Download function’s parameter of EasyTest has insufficient validation for user input

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-43437 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting easy test. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Download function’s parameter of EasyTest has insufficient validation for user input. A remote attacker authenticated as a general user can inject arbitrary SQL command to access, modify or delete database.

Why this priority

High severity

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	1.0% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2023-01-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): TWCERT/CC · Vendor: easy test project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-01-03 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

easy test project easy test DOWNGRADE

Affected: 17l18s

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 17l18s

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy easy-test || rpm -q easy-test || easy-test --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 17l18s (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison easy-test sudo apt install easy-test=<VERSION_BEFORE_17l18s> sudo apt-mark hold easy-test

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

dnf --showduplicates list easy-test sudo dnf downgrade easy-test-<VERSION_BEFORE_17l18s> sudo dnf versionlock add easy-test

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-2022-43437?

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

Is CVE-2022-43437 being exploited?

CVE-2022-43437 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-2022-43437 affect?

CVE-2022-43437 affects easy test. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Download function’s parameter of EasyTest has insufficient validation for user input. A remote attacker authenticated as a general user can inject arbitrary SQL command to access, modify or delete database.

How urgent is CVE-2022-43437?

Priority 46/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2022-43438 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE The Administrator function of EasyTest has an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability
CVE-2022-43436 HIGH 8.8 DOWNGRADE The File Upload function of EasyTest has insufficient filtering for special characters and file type

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