How severe is CVE-2022-36368?

CVE-2022-36368 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, 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 none.

Is CVE-2022-36368 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36368?

CVE-2022-36368 primarily affects Ipfire. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36368?

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

When was CVE-2022-36368 published?

CVE-2022-36368 was published on 2022-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36368

CVE-2022-36368 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ipfire with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ipfire
Published: 2022-10-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple stored cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in the web user interface of IPFire versions prior to 2.27 allows a remote authenticated attacker with administrative privilege to inject an arbitrary script.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36368?: Multiple stored cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in the web user interface of IPFire versions prior to 2.27 allows a remote authenticated attacker with administrative privilege to inject an arbitrary script.
How severe is CVE-2022-36368?: CVE-2022-36368 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, 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 none.
Is CVE-2022-36368 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36368?: CVE-2022-36368 primarily affects Ipfire. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36368?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-36368 published?: CVE-2022-36368 was published on 2022-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:ipfire:ipfire:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipfire:ipfire:2.27:core_update159:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipfire:ipfire:2.27:core_update160:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipfire:ipfire:2.27:core_update161:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipfire:ipfire:2.27:core_update162:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipfire:ipfire:2.27:core_update163:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipfire:ipfire:2.27:core_update164:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipfire:ipfire:2.27:core_update165:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipfire:ipfire:2.27:core_update166:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipfire:ipfire:2.27:core_update167:*:*:*:*:*:*

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