How severe is CVE-2022-27979?

CVE-2022-27979 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-27979 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27979?

CVE-2022-27979 affects Tooljet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27979?

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

When was CVE-2022-27979 published?

CVE-2022-27979 was published on 2023-04-26 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2022-27979

CVE-2022-27979 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tooljet with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Tooljet
Published: 2023-04-26
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ToolJet v1.6.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Comment Body component.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27979?: A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ToolJet v1.6.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Comment Body component.
How severe is CVE-2022-27979?: CVE-2022-27979 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-27979 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27979?: CVE-2022-27979 affects Tooljet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27979?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-27979 published?: CVE-2022-27979 was published on 2023-04-26 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:tooljet:tooljet:1.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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