How severe is CVE-2022-20741?

CVE-2022-20741 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-20741 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-20741?

CVE-2022-20741 affects Cisco Secure Network Analytics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20741?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-20741 published?

CVE-2022-20741 was published on 2022-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-20741

CVE-2022-20741 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Secure Network Analytics with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cisco Secure Network Analytics
Published: 2022-04-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of the Network Diagrams application for Cisco Secure Network Analytics, formerly Stealthwatch Enterprise, could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the interface. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the web-based management interface of the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user to click a crafted link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected interface or access sensitive, browser-based information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-20741?: A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of the Network Diagrams application for Cisco Secure Network Analytics, formerly Stealthwatch Enterprise, could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the interface. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the web-based management interface of the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a user to click a crafted link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected interface or access sensitive, browser-based information.
How severe is CVE-2022-20741?: CVE-2022-20741 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-20741 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-20741?: CVE-2022-20741 affects Cisco Secure Network Analytics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20741?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-20741 published?: CVE-2022-20741 was published on 2022-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-sna-xss-mCA9tQnJ

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_network_analytics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Cisco Secure Network Analytics

CVE-2023-20102 — High (CVSS 8.8): A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Secure Network Analytics could allow an authenticated,…
CVE-2025-20257 — Medium (CVSS 6.5): A vulnerability in an API subsystem of Cisco Secure Network Analytics Manager and Cisco Secure Network Analytics…
CVE-2025-20256 — Medium (CVSS 6.5): A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Secure Network Analytics Manager and Cisco Secure…
CVE-2022-20663 — Medium (CVSS 6.1): A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Secure Network Analytics, formerly Stealthwatch…
CVE-2025-20178 — Medium (CVSS 6.0): A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Secure Network Analytics could allow an authenticated,…
CVE-2022-20797 — Medium (CVSS 5.5): A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Secure Network Analytics, formerly Cisco Stealthwatch…

All CVEs affecting Cisco Secure Network Analytics →

Other CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting (XSS)) vulnerabilities

CVE-2025-49410 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Imran Emu TC…
CVE-2024-47875 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): DOMPurify is a DOM-only, super-fast, uber-tolerant XSS sanitizer for HTML, MathML and SVG. DOMpurify was vulnerable to…
CVE-2024-6886 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Gitea…
CVE-2023-45144 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): com.xwiki.identity-oauth:identity-oauth-ui is a package to aid in building identity and service providers based on…
CVE-2023-45138 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Change Request is an pplication allowing users to request changes on a wiki without publishing the changes directly.…
CVE-2022-4361 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Keycloak, an open-source identity and access management solution, has a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the…

Browse all CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting (XSS)) vulnerabilities →