CVE-2022-50916: e107 CMS version 3.2.1 contains a file upload vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to overri

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-50916 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting e107. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

e107 CMS version 3.2.1 contains a file upload vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to override server files through the Media Manager import functionality. Attackers can exploit the upload mechanism by manipulating the upload URL parameter to overwrite existing files like top.php in the web application directory.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2026-01-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: e107

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-01-13 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

e107 e107 DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.2.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy e107 || rpm -q e107 || e107 --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison e107 sudo apt install e107=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.1> sudo apt-mark hold e107

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

dnf --showduplicates list e107 sudo dnf downgrade e107-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add e107

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-2022-50916?

e107: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-50916 being exploited?

CVE-2022-50916 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-2022-50916 affect?

CVE-2022-50916 affects e107. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). e107 CMS version 3.2.1 contains a file upload vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to override server files through the Media Manager import functionality. Attackers can exploit the upload mechanism by manipulating the upl

How urgent is CVE-2022-50916?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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