CVE-2022-26272Ionize Vulnerability
A remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Ionize v1.0.8.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted string written to the file application/config/config.php.
Published Mar 24, 2022 · Updated Aug 12, 2026
Key Facts
Patch in the next maintenance window- CVE-2022-26272 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Ionize (Ionizecms).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch in the next maintenance window, because of its high severity, although no exploitation is known.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
22%
Higher than 97.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
39/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
A remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Ionize v1.0.8.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted string written to the file application/config/config.php.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| IonizeIonizecms | 1.0.8.1 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 24, 2022
Last updated
Aug 12, 2026
References
- advisorycve.org · CVERecord
- advisorynvd.nist.gov · CVE-2022-26272
- exploitgithub.com · 403
FAQ
Common Questions.
A remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Ionize v1.0.8.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted string written to the file application/config/config.php.
Affected: Ionize (Ionizecms) versions 1.0.8.1. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch in the next maintenance window, because of its high severity, although no exploitation is known.
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