CVE-2022-46899: An issue was discovered in Vocera Report Server and Voice Server 5.x through 5.8

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-46899 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting report server, voice server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in Vocera Report Server and Voice Server 5.x through 5.8. There is Arbitrary File Upload. The BaseController class, that each of the service controllers derives from, allows for the upload of arbitrary files. If the HTTP request is a multipart/form-data POST request, any parameters with a filename entry will have their content written to a file in the Vocera upload-staging directory with the specified filename in the param

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2023-07-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: vocera

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-07-25 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vocera report server UPGRADE

Affected: >= 5.0.0 and <= 5.8.0.135

Fixed in: newer than 5.8.0.135

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy report-server || rpm -q report-server || report-server --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.8.0.135 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade report-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade report-server

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 5.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison report-server sudo apt install report-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold report-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list report-server sudo dnf downgrade report-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add report-server

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.

vocera voice server UPGRADE

Affected: >= 5.0.0 and <= 5.8.0.135

Fixed in: newer than 5.8.0.135

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy voice-server || rpm -q voice-server || voice-server --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.8.0.135 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade voice-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade voice-server

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 5.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison voice-server sudo apt install voice-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold voice-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list voice-server sudo dnf downgrade voice-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add voice-server

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-2022-46899?

report server: upgrade to newer than 5.8.0.135; voice server: upgrade to newer than 5.8.0.135. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-46899 being exploited?

CVE-2022-46899 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-2022-46899 affect?

CVE-2022-46899 affects report server, voice server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An issue was discovered in Vocera Report Server and Voice Server 5.x through 5.8. There is Arbitrary File Upload. The BaseController class, that each of the service controllers derives from, allows for the upload of arbitrary files. If the

How urgent is CVE-2022-46899?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2022-46902 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE UPGRADE An issue was discovered in Vocera Report Server and Voice Server 5.x through 5.8
CVE-2022-46901 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE UPGRADE An issue was discovered in Vocera Report Server and Voice Server 5.x through 5.8
CVE-2022-46900 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE UPGRADE An issue was discovered in Vocera Report Server and Voice Server 5.x through 5.8
CVE-2022-46898 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE UPGRADE An issue was discovered in Vocera Report Server and Voice Server 5.x through 5.8

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