CVE-2022-48161: Easy Images v2.0 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file download vulnerability via the component /applica

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-48161 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting easy images. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Easy Images v2.0 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file download vulnerability via the component /application/down.php. This vulnerability is exploited via a crafted GET request.

Why this priority

High 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	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-552
Published	2023-02-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: easy images project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-02-01 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

easy images project easy images DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy easy-images || rpm -q easy-images || easy-images --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison easy-images sudo apt install easy-images=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold easy-images

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

dnf --showduplicates list easy-images sudo dnf downgrade easy-images-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add easy-images

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-2022-48161?

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

Is CVE-2022-48161 being exploited?

CVE-2022-48161 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-2022-48161 affect?

CVE-2022-48161 affects easy images. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Easy Images v2.0 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file download vulnerability via the component /application/down.php. This vulnerability is exploited via a crafted GET request.

How urgent is CVE-2022-48161?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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