CVE-2022-45134 Details
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.
A vulnerability exists in Mahara versions 21.10 prior to 21.10.6, 22.04 prior to 22.04.4, and 22.10 prior to 22.10.1, where user input is deserialized unsafely during skin import. This flaw allows for code execution if a specially crafted XML file is processed.
Users are advised to update to Mahara 21.10.6, 22.04.4, or 22.10.1. Mahara releases are available through a subscription, and extended security support can be purchased for unsupported versions.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Aug 26, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://bugs.launchpad.net/mahara/+bug/1993082 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingVendor Advisory |
| https://mahara.org/interaction/forum/topic.php?id=9353 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-502 | Deserialization of Untrusted Data | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| mahara mahara | >= 21.10.0, < 21.10.6 >= 22.04.0, < 22.04.4 >= 22.10.0, < 22.10.1 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Aug 26, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 22, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |