CVE-2022-44299: SiteServerCMS 7.1.3 sscms has a file read vulnerability.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.9DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-44299 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.9) affecting siteserver cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SiteServerCMS 7.1.3 sscms has a file read vulnerability.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2023-02-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sscms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-02-16 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sscms siteserver cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.1.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.1.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison siteserver-cms sudo apt install siteserver-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.1.3> sudo apt-mark hold siteserver-cms

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

dnf --showduplicates list siteserver-cms sudo dnf downgrade siteserver-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.1.3> sudo dnf versionlock add siteserver-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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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-2022-44299?

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

Is CVE-2022-44299 being exploited?

CVE-2022-44299 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-2022-44299 affect?

CVE-2022-44299 affects siteserver cms. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). SiteServerCMS 7.1.3 sscms has a file read vulnerability.

How urgent is CVE-2022-44299?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

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CVE-2022-28118 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE SiteServer CMS v7.x allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted plug-in.
CVE-2025-45529 HIGH 7.1 DOWNGRADE An arbitrary file read vulnerability in the ReadTextAsynchronous function of SSCMS v7.3.1 allows attackers to
CVE-2023-2862 LOW 3.5 UPGRADE A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SiteServer CMS up to 7.2.1
CVE-2022-44298 CRITICAL 9.8 DOWNGRADE SiteServer CMS 7.1.3 is vulnerable to SQL Injection.
CVE-2022-44297 CRITICAL 9.8 DOWNGRADE SiteServer CMS 7.1.3 has a SQL injection vulnerability the background.

References

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