CVE-2022-44036: In b2evolution 7.2.5, if configured with admins_can_manipulate_sensitive_files, arbitrary file upload is allow

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-44036 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting b2evolution cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In b2evolution 7.2.5, if configured with admins_can_manipulate_sensitive_files, arbitrary file upload is allowed for admins, leading to command execution. NOTE: the vendor's position is that this is "very obviously a feature not an issue and if you don't like that feature it is very obvious how to disable it."

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2023-01-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: b2evolution

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 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

b2evolution b2evolution cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.2.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.2.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy b2evolution-cms || rpm -q b2evolution-cms || b2evolution-cms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison b2evolution-cms sudo apt install b2evolution-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.2.5> sudo apt-mark hold b2evolution-cms

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

dnf --showduplicates list b2evolution-cms sudo dnf downgrade b2evolution-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.2.5> sudo dnf versionlock add b2evolution-cms

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-44036?

b2evolution cms: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-44036 being exploited?

CVE-2022-44036 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-2022-44036 affect?

CVE-2022-44036 affects b2evolution cms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). In b2evolution 7.2.5, if configured with admins_can_manipulate_sensitive_files, arbitrary file upload is allowed for admins, leading to command execution. NOTE: the vendor's position is that this is "very obviously a feature not an issue an

How urgent is CVE-2022-44036?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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