CVE-2022-45338: An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the profile picture upload function of Exact Synergy Enterprise 267

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-45338 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting exact synergy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the profile picture upload function of Exact Synergy Enterprise 267 before 267SP13 and Exact Synergy Enterprise 500 before 500SP6 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SVG file.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 86%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2022-12-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: exactsoftware

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-12-15 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

exactsoftware exact synergy DOWNGRADE

Affected: 267 · 267 sp1 · 267 sp10 · 267 sp11 · 267 sp12 · 267 sp2 · 267 sp3 · 267 sp4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 267

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy exact-synergy || rpm -q exact-synergy || exact-synergy --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 267 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison exact-synergy sudo apt install exact-synergy=<VERSION_BEFORE_267> sudo apt-mark hold exact-synergy

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

dnf --showduplicates list exact-synergy sudo dnf downgrade exact-synergy-<VERSION_BEFORE_267> sudo dnf versionlock add exact-synergy

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-2022-45338?

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

Is CVE-2022-45338 being exploited?

CVE-2022-45338 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-2022-45338 affect?

CVE-2022-45338 affects exact synergy. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the profile picture upload function of Exact Synergy Enterprise 267 before 267SP13 and Exact Synergy Enterprise 500 before 500SP6 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SVG file.

How urgent is CVE-2022-45338?

Priority 31/100. High severity

References

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