How severe is CVE-2022-26173?

CVE-2022-26173 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-26173 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-26173?

CVE-2022-26173 affects Jforum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26173?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-26173 published?

CVE-2022-26173 was published on 2022-06-16 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2022-26173

CVE-2022-26173 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jforum with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Jforum
Published: 2022-06-16
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

JForum v2.8.0 was discovered to contain a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) via http://target_host:port/jforum-2.8.0/jforum.page, which allows attackers to arbitrarily add admin accounts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-26173?: JForum v2.8.0 was discovered to contain a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) via http://target_host:port/jforum-2.8.0/jforum.page, which allows attackers to arbitrarily add admin accounts.
How severe is CVE-2022-26173?: CVE-2022-26173 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-26173 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-26173?: CVE-2022-26173 affects Jforum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26173?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-26173 published?: CVE-2022-26173 was published on 2022-06-16 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jforum:jforum:2.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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