CVE-2022-47878: Incorrect input validation for the default-storage-path in the settings page in Jedox 2020.2.5 allows remote,

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-47878 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting jedox. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Incorrect input validation for the default-storage-path in the settings page in Jedox 2020.2.5 allows remote, authenticated users to specify the location as Webroot directory. Consecutive file uploads can lead to the execution of arbitrary code. NOTE: The vendor states that the vulnerability affects installations running version 22.2 or earlier. The issue was resolved with the version 22.3 and later versions are not affected. Additionally, the ve

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	35.7% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2023-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jedox

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-05-02 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jedox jedox DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2020.2.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2020.2.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy jedox || rpm -q jedox || jedox --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2020.2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison jedox sudo apt install jedox=<VERSION_BEFORE_2020.2.5> sudo apt-mark hold jedox

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

dnf --showduplicates list jedox sudo dnf downgrade jedox-<VERSION_BEFORE_2020.2.5> sudo dnf versionlock add jedox

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Jedox 2020.2.5 - Remote Code Execution via Configurable Storage Path

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-47878?

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

Is CVE-2022-47878 being exploited?

CVE-2022-47878 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-2022-47878 affect?

CVE-2022-47878 affects jedox. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Incorrect input validation for the default-storage-path in the settings page in Jedox 2020.2.5 allows remote, authenticated users to specify the location as Webroot directory. Consecutive file uploads can lead to the execution of arbitrary

How urgent is CVE-2022-47878?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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