CVE-2022-27261
mediumpriority · track · 30EPSS 0.014 · 72 %ileEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
An arbitrary file write vulnerability in Express-FileUpload v1.3.1 allows attackers to upload multiple files with the same name, causing an overwrite of files in the web application server.
cvss
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base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–high · 4.3–7.5
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affected products (3)
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- express-fileupload project express-fileupload= 1.3.1nvdUScpe:2.3:a:express-fileupload_project:express-fileupload:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
advisories (1)
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- GHSA-w4m6-x6c2-j5c9Express-FileUpload Arbitrary File Overwrite2022-04-13ghsa · osvUS
An arbitrary file write vulnerability in Express-FileUpload v1.3.1 allows attackers to upload multiple files with the same name, causing an overwrite of files in the web application server. This vulnerability is [debated by the package author](https://github.com/richardgirges/express-fileupload/issues/316).
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references (7)
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- https://cxsecurity.com/cveshow/CVE-2022-27261/cnnvd
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/express-fileuploadcnnvd
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ROHB3ck4tAcnnvd
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/express-fileuploadenisa_euvd
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ROHB3ck4tAenisa_euvd
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/express-fileuploadThird Party Advisorynvd
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ROHB3ck4tAExploitThird Party Advisorynvd
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