How severe is CVE-2022-20765?

CVE-2022-20765 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-20765 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-20765?

CVE-2022-20765 affects Cisco Ucs Director. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20765?

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

When was CVE-2022-20765 published?

CVE-2022-20765 was published on 2022-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-20765

CVE-2022-20765 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ucs Director with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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 4.8)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cisco Ucs Director
Published: 2022-05-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the web applications of Cisco UCS Director could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting attack on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to unsanitized user input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting custom JavaScript to affected web applications. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to rewrite web page content, access sensitive information stored in the applications, and alter data by submitting forms.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-20765?: A vulnerability in the web applications of Cisco UCS Director could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting attack on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to unsanitized user input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting custom JavaScript to affected web applications. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to rewrite web page content, access sensitive information stored in the applications, and alter data by submitting forms.
How severe is CVE-2022-20765?: CVE-2022-20765 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-20765 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-20765?: CVE-2022-20765 affects Cisco Ucs Director. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20765?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-20765 published?: CVE-2022-20765 was published on 2022-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-UCS-XSS-uQSME3L7

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ucs_director:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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