CVE-2022-2872: octoprint/octoprint · Unrestricted File Upload
Affects octoprint/octoprintSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 3.7 Low : upgrade to 1.8.3 when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 52% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.8.3
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 21 Sep 2022
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade octoprint/octoprint to 1.8.3.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHuboctoprint/octoprintpkg:github/octoprint/octoprintOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
European organizations should upgrade OctoPrint installations to version 1.8.3 or later where this vulnerability is fixed. In addition, organizations should implement strict file upload controls, including whitelisting allowed file types and scanning uploaded files for malware. Network segmentation should be applied to isolate 3D printing infrastructure from critical production networks. User privileges should be minimized, ensuring that only trusted users have upload capabilities. Monitoring and logging of file upload activities should be enhanced to detect anomalous behavior. User training to recognize and avoid social engineering attempts that could trigger malicious uploads is also recommended. If upgrading is not immediately feasible, temporary mitigations such as disabling file uploads or restricting upload functionality to trusted users can reduce risk.
Description
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in GitHub repository octoprint/octoprint prior to 1.8.3.