CVE-2022-46309: Vitals ESP upload function has a path traversal vulnerability

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MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2022-46309 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting vitals esp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Vitals ESP upload function has a path traversal vulnerability. A remote attacker with general user privilege can exploit this vulnerability to access arbitrary system files.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2023-01-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): TWCERT/CC · Vendor: vitalsesp

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 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vitalsesp vitals esp UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.0.8 and <= 6.2.0

Fixed in: newer than 6.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.8

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy vitals-esp || rpm -q vitals-esp || vitals-esp --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade vitals-esp

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade vitals-esp

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 3.0.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison vitals-esp sudo apt install vitals-esp=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.8> sudo apt-mark hold vitals-esp

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

dnf --showduplicates list vitals-esp sudo dnf downgrade vitals-esp-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.8> sudo dnf versionlock add vitals-esp

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2022-46309?

vitals esp: upgrade to newer than 6.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-46309 being exploited?

CVE-2022-46309 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-2022-46309 affect?

CVE-2022-46309 affects vitals esp. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Vitals ESP upload function has a path traversal vulnerability. A remote attacker with general user privilege can exploit this vulnerability to access arbitrary system files.

How urgent is CVE-2022-46309?

Priority 40/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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