Mahara up to 21.10.5/22.04.3/22.10.0 XML File Parser unrestricted upload

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Mahara up to 21.10.5/22.04.3/22.10.0. This affects an unknown part of the component XML File Parser. Performing a manipulation results in unrestricted upload. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2022-45133. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Mahara up to 21.10.5/22.04.3/22.10.0. This affects an unknown functionality of the component XML File Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unrestricted upload vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-434. The product allows the attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Mahara 21.10 before 21.10.6, 22.04 before 22.04.4, and 22.10 before 22.10.1 allows unsafe font upload for skins. A particularly structured XML file could allow one to traverse the server to obtain access to secure files or cause code execution based on the payload.

It is possible to read the advisory at bugs.launchpad.net. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-45133 since 11/10/2022. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1608.002 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 21.10.6, 22.04.4 or 22.10.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unrestricted upload
CWE: CWE-434 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Mahara 21.10.6/22.04.4/22.10.1

Timelineinfo

11/10/2022 CVE reserved
08/22/2025 +1015 days Advisory disclosed
08/22/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/05/2025 +14 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bugs.launchpad.net
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-45133 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-45133
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-321147

Entryinfo

Created: 08/22/2025 23:49
Updated: 09/05/2025 21:33
Changes: 08/22/2025 23:49 (55), 09/05/2025 21:33 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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