CVE-2022-23391
CVE-2022-23391 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pybbs Project Pybbs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Pybbs Project Pybbs
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Pybbs v6.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload inserted into the Search box.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-23391?
- A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Pybbs v6.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload inserted into the Search box.
- How severe is CVE-2022-23391?
- CVE-2022-23391 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-23391 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-23391?
- CVE-2022-23391 affects Pybbs Project Pybbs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-23391?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-23391 published?
- CVE-2022-23391 was published on 2022-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:pybbs_project:pybbs:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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