CVE-2022-45290: Kbase Doc v1.0 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability via the component /web/Index

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CRITICAL 9.1REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-45290 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting kbase doc. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Kbase Doc v1.0 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability via the component /web/IndexController.java.

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	9.1 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2022-12-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: kbase doc project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-12-09 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kbase doc project kbase doc DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy kbase-doc || rpm -q kbase-doc || kbase-doc --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison kbase-doc sudo apt install kbase-doc=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold kbase-doc

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

dnf --showduplicates list kbase-doc sudo dnf downgrade kbase-doc-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add kbase-doc

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-2022-45290?

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

Is CVE-2022-45290 being exploited?

CVE-2022-45290 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-2022-45290 affect?

CVE-2022-45290 affects kbase doc. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). Kbase Doc v1.0 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability via the component /web/IndexController.java.

How urgent is CVE-2022-45290?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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