CVE-2022-28985
CVE-2022-28985 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Orangehrm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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 6.3)
- CVSS v2: 3.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Orangehrm
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the addNewPost component of OrangeHRM v4.10.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted POST request.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-28985?
- A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the addNewPost component of OrangeHRM v4.10.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted POST request.
- How severe is CVE-2022-28985?
- CVE-2022-28985 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-28985 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-2022-28985?
- CVE-2022-28985 affects Orangehrm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-28985?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-28985 published?
- CVE-2022-28985 was published on 2022-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:orangehrm:orangehrm:4.10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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