How severe is CVE-2022-23513?

CVE-2022-23513 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-23513 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 40% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-23513?

CVE-2022-23513 affects Pi-hole Adminlte. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23513?

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

When was CVE-2022-23513 published?

CVE-2022-23513 was published on 2022-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23513

CVE-2022-23513 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pi-hole Adminlte with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 40% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 40% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Pi-hole Adminlte
Published: 2022-12-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Pi-Hole is a network-wide ad blocking via your own Linux hardware, AdminLTE is a Pi-hole Dashboard for stats and more. In case of an attack, the threat actor will obtain the ability to perform an unauthorized query for blocked domains on `queryads` endpoint. In the case of application, this vulnerability exists because of a lack of validation in code on a root server path: `/admin/scripts/pi-hole/phpqueryads.php.` Potential threat actor(s) are able to perform an unauthorized query search in blocked domain lists. This could lead to the disclosure for any victims' personal blacklists.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23513?: Pi-Hole is a network-wide ad blocking via your own Linux hardware, AdminLTE is a Pi-hole Dashboard for stats and more. In case of an attack, the threat actor will obtain the ability to perform an unauthorized query for blocked domains on `queryads` endpoint. In the case of application, this vulnerability exists because of a lack of validation in code on a root server path: `/admin/scripts/pi-hole/phpqueryads.php.` Potential threat actor(s) are able to perform an unauthorized query search in blocked domain lists. This could lead to the disclosure for any victims' personal blacklists.
How severe is CVE-2022-23513?: CVE-2022-23513 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-23513 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 40% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-23513?: CVE-2022-23513 affects Pi-hole Adminlte. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23513?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-23513 published?: CVE-2022-23513 was published on 2022-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pi-hole:adminlte:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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