How severe is CVE-2022-28959?

CVE-2022-28959 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-2022-28959 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28959?

CVE-2022-28959 affects Spip. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28959?

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

When was CVE-2022-28959 published?

CVE-2022-28959 was published on 2022-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28959

CVE-2022-28959 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Spip 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% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Spip
Published: 2022-05-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the component /spip.php of Spip Web Framework v3.1.13 and below allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28959?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the component /spip.php of Spip Web Framework v3.1.13 and below allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
How severe is CVE-2022-28959?: CVE-2022-28959 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-2022-28959 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28959?: CVE-2022-28959 affects Spip. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28959?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-28959 published?: CVE-2022-28959 was published on 2022-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:spip:spip:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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