CVE-2022-45134
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Publication date: 2025-08-22

Last updated on: 2025-09-08

Assigner: MITRE

Description
Mahara 21.10 before 21.10.6, 22.04 before 22.04.4, and 22.10 before 22.10.1 deserializes user input unsafely during skin import. A particularly structured XML file could cause code execution when being processed.
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Published
2025-08-22
Last Modified
2025-09-08
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2026-06-16
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2025-08-22
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2022-45134
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Showing 3 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
mahara mahara From 21.10.0 (inc) to 21.10.6 (exc)
mahara mahara From 22.04.0 (inc) to 22.04.4 (exc)
mahara mahara From 22.10.0 (inc) to 22.10.1 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-502 The product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in Mahara versions before 21.10.6, 22.04.4, and 22.10.1 involves unsafe deserialization of user input during the skin import process. Specifically, a specially crafted XML file can trigger code execution when processed by the application.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system by submitting a specially structured XML file during skin import. This could lead to unauthorized control over the system, data compromise, or further attacks.

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