How severe is CVE-2022-28379?

CVE-2022-28379 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-28379 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 71% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28379?

CVE-2022-28379 affects Nginxproxymanager Nginx Proxy Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28379?

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

When was CVE-2022-28379 published?

CVE-2022-28379 was published on 2022-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28379

CVE-2022-28379 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nginxproxymanager Nginx Proxy Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 71% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 71% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Nginxproxymanager Nginx Proxy Manager
Published: 2022-04-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

jc21.com Nginx Proxy Manager before 2.9.17 allows XSS during item deletion.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28379?: jc21.com Nginx Proxy Manager before 2.9.17 allows XSS during item deletion.
How severe is CVE-2022-28379?: CVE-2022-28379 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-28379 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 71% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28379?: CVE-2022-28379 affects Nginxproxymanager Nginx Proxy Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28379?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-28379 published?: CVE-2022-28379 was published on 2022-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nginxproxymanager:nginx_proxy_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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