How severe is CVE-2022-26616?

CVE-2022-26616 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-2022-26616 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-26616?

CVE-2022-26616 affects Public Knowledge Project Open Journal Systems. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26616?

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

When was CVE-2022-26616 published?

CVE-2022-26616 was published on 2022-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-26616

CVE-2022-26616 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Public Knowledge Project Open Journal Systems 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% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Public Knowledge Project Open Journal Systems
Published: 2022-04-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PKP Vendor Open Journal System v2.4.8 to v3.3.8 allows attackers to perform reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via crafted HTTP headers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-26616?: PKP Vendor Open Journal System v2.4.8 to v3.3.8 allows attackers to perform reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via crafted HTTP headers.
How severe is CVE-2022-26616?: CVE-2022-26616 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-2022-26616 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-26616?: CVE-2022-26616 affects Public Knowledge Project Open Journal Systems. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26616?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-26616 published?: CVE-2022-26616 was published on 2022-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:public_knowledge_project:open_journal_systems:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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