How severe is CVE-2022-28975?

CVE-2022-28975 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-2022-28975 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28975?

CVE-2022-28975 affects Infoblox Nios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28975?

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

Does CVE-2022-28975 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-28975 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-33406.

When was CVE-2022-28975 published?

CVE-2022-28975 was published on 2024-01-09 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2022-28975

CVE-2022-28975 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Infoblox Nios 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% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-33406
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Infoblox Nios
Published: 2024-01-09
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Infoblox NIOS v8.5.2-409296 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the VLAN View Name field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28975?: A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Infoblox NIOS v8.5.2-409296 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the VLAN View Name field.
How severe is CVE-2022-28975?: CVE-2022-28975 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-2022-28975 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28975?: CVE-2022-28975 affects Infoblox Nios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28975?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-28975 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-28975 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-33406.
When was CVE-2022-28975 published?: CVE-2022-28975 was published on 2024-01-09 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:infoblox:nios:8.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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