CVE-2022-43660: Improper neutralization of Server-Side Includes (SSW) within a web page in Movable Type series allows a remote

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HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2022-43660 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting movable type. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper neutralization of Server-Side Includes (SSW) within a web page in Movable Type series allows a remote authenticated attacker with Privilege of 'Manage of Content Types' may execute an arbitrary Perl script and/or an arbitrary OS command. Affected products/versions are as follows: Movable Type 7 r.5301 and earlier (Movable Type 7 Series), Movable Type Advanced 7 r.5301 and earlier (Movable Type Advanced 7 Series), Movable Type Premium 1.5

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2022-12-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: sixapart

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-12-07 04:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sixapart movable type UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.53 · >= 7.0 and < 7.9.6

Fixed in: 7.9.6

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy movable-type || rpm -q movable-type || movable-type --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.9.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade movable-type

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade movable-type

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 7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison movable-type sudo apt install movable-type=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0> sudo apt-mark hold movable-type

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

dnf --showduplicates list movable-type sudo dnf downgrade movable-type-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0> sudo dnf versionlock add movable-type

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-2022-43660?

movable type: upgrade to 7.9.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-43660 being exploited?

CVE-2022-43660 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-2022-43660 affect?

CVE-2022-43660 affects movable type. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Improper neutralization of Server-Side Includes (SSW) within a web page in Movable Type series allows a remote authenticated attacker with Privilege of 'Manage of Content Types' may execute an arbitrary Perl script and/or an arbitrary OS co

How urgent is CVE-2022-43660?

Priority 41/100. High severity

Software pages

Perl vulnerabilities

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