How severe is CVE-2022-24573?

CVE-2022-24573 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-2022-24573 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-2022-24573?

CVE-2022-24573 primarily affects Element-it Http Commander. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24573?

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

When was CVE-2022-24573 published?

CVE-2022-24573 was published on 2022-03-03 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2022-24573

CVE-2022-24573 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Element-it Http Commander 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: Element-it Http Commander
Published: 2022-03-03
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the admin interface in Element-IT HTTP Commander 7.0.0 allows unauthenticated users to get admin access by injecting a malicious script in the User-Agent field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-24573?: A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the admin interface in Element-IT HTTP Commander 7.0.0 allows unauthenticated users to get admin access by injecting a malicious script in the User-Agent field.
How severe is CVE-2022-24573?: CVE-2022-24573 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-2022-24573 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-2022-24573?: CVE-2022-24573 primarily affects Element-it Http Commander. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-24573?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-24573 published?: CVE-2022-24573 was published on 2022-03-03 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:element-it:http_commander:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:element-it:http_commander:7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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