How severe is CVE-2022-28865?

CVE-2022-28865 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-2022-28865 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28865?

CVE-2022-28865 affects Nokia Netact. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28865?

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

When was CVE-2022-28865 published?

CVE-2022-28865 was published on 2023-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28865

CVE-2022-28865 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nokia Netact 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% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Nokia Netact
Published: 2023-07-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Nokia NetAct 22 through the Site Configuration Tool website section. A malicious user can change a filename of an uploaded file to include JavaScript code, which is then stored and executed by a victim's web browser. The most common mechanism for delivering malicious content is to include it as a parameter in a URL that is posted publicly or e-mailed directly to victims. Here, the /netact/sct filename parameter is used.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28865?: An issue was discovered in Nokia NetAct 22 through the Site Configuration Tool website section. A malicious user can change a filename of an uploaded file to include JavaScript code, which is then stored and executed by a victim's web browser. The most common mechanism for delivering malicious content is to include it as a parameter in a URL that is posted publicly or e-mailed directly to victims. Here, the /netact/sct filename parameter is used.
How severe is CVE-2022-28865?: CVE-2022-28865 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-2022-28865 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28865?: CVE-2022-28865 affects Nokia Netact. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28865?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-28865 published?: CVE-2022-28865 was published on 2023-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nokia:netact:22.0.0.62:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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