CVE-2022-38916: pagekit · Unrestricted File Upload
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · 18% EPSS · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 UTC
- EPSS
- 18.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 97% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 20 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
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubpagekit/pagekitpkg:github/pagekit/pagekitOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
- Immediate mitigation should include disabling or restricting the file upload functionality in Pagekit 1.0.18 until a vendor patch is available.
- Implement strict web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious file upload attempts, especially those containing executable code or scripts.
- Enforce server-side validation to restrict allowed file types and verify file contents beyond extensions.
- Use sandboxing or isolated storage locations for uploaded files to prevent execution of malicious payloads.
- Monitor server logs and network traffic for unusual upload activity or access patterns.
- If possible, upgrade to a newer, patched version of Pagekit or migrate to a more secure CMS platform.
- Conduct regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing focused on file upload mechanisms.
- Educate development and security teams about secure file handling best practices to prevent similar issues in the future.
Description
A file upload vulnerability exists in the storage feature of pagekit 1.0.18, which allows an attacker to upload malicious files