How severe is CVE-2022-31029?

CVE-2022-31029 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-31029 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-31029?

CVE-2022-31029 affects Pi-hole Adminlte. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31029?

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

When was CVE-2022-31029 published?

CVE-2022-31029 was published on 2022-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-31029

CVE-2022-31029 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pi-hole Adminlte with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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 5.9)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Pi-hole Adminlte
Published: 2022-07-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

AdminLTE is a Pi-hole Dashboard for stats and configuration. In affected versions inserting code like `<script>alert("XSS")</script>` in the field marked with "Domain to look for" and hitting <kbd>enter</kbd> (or clicking on any of the buttons) will execute the script. The user must be logged in to use this vulnerability. Usually only administrators have login access to pi-hole, minimizing the risks. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-31029?: AdminLTE is a Pi-hole Dashboard for stats and configuration. In affected versions inserting code like `<script>alert("XSS")</script>` in the field marked with "Domain to look for" and hitting <kbd>enter</kbd> (or clicking on any of the buttons) will execute the script. The user must be logged in to use this vulnerability. Usually only administrators have login access to pi-hole, minimizing the risks. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this issue.
How severe is CVE-2022-31029?: CVE-2022-31029 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-31029 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-31029?: CVE-2022-31029 affects Pi-hole Adminlte. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-31029?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-31029 published?: CVE-2022-31029 was published on 2022-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pi-hole:adminlte:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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