Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2022-44635?

Affected: Fineract (Apache) versions >= Apache Fineract 1.8. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2022-44635 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2022-44635 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2022-44635?

No public exploit code is known.

Is there a fix for CVE-2022-44635?

Fixed versions are available, including Fineract 1.8.1.

How urgently should CVE-2022-44635 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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Vulnerability Intelligence

CVE-2022-44635

High

Published Nov 29, 2022 · Updated Aug 12, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2022-44635 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Fineract (Apache).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
EPSS estimates a 69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Fineract 1.8.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

8.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

69%

Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

None known

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Description

Apache Fineract allowed an authenticated user to perform remote code execution due to a path traversal vulnerability in a file upload component of Apache Fineract, allowing an attacker to run remote code. This issue affects Apache Fineract version 1.8.0 and prior versions. We recommend users to upgrade to 1.8.1.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
FineractApache	>= Apache Fineract 1.8	1.8.1

Patched Releases

Fineract

1.8.1

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Nov 29, 2022
Last updated
Aug 12, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

References

FAQ

Common Questions.

Apache Fineract allowed an authenticated user to perform remote code execution due to a path traversal vulnerability in a file upload component of Apache Fineract, allowing an attacker to run remote code.
Affected: Fineract (Apache) versions >= Apache Fineract 1.8. 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.
Fixed versions are available, including Fineract 1.8.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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