How severe is CVE-2022-38845?

CVE-2022-38845 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-2022-38845 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38845?

CVE-2022-38845 affects Espocrm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38845?

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

When was CVE-2022-38845 published?

CVE-2022-38845 was published on 2022-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38845

CVE-2022-38845 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Espocrm 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)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Espocrm
Published: 2022-09-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross Site Scripting in Import feature in EspoCRM 7.1.8 allows remote users to run malicious JavaScript in victim s browser via sending crafted csv file containing malicious JavaScript to authenticated user. Any authenticated user importing the crafted CSV file may end up running the malicious JavaScripting in the browser.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38845?: Cross Site Scripting in Import feature in EspoCRM 7.1.8 allows remote users to run malicious JavaScript in victim s browser via sending crafted csv file containing malicious JavaScript to authenticated user. Any authenticated user importing the crafted CSV file may end up running the malicious JavaScripting in the browser.
How severe is CVE-2022-38845?: CVE-2022-38845 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-2022-38845 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38845?: CVE-2022-38845 affects Espocrm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38845?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38845 published?: CVE-2022-38845 was published on 2022-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://medium.com/cybersecurity-valuelabs/espocrm-7-1-8-is-vulnerable-to-cross-site-scripting-e3e6c708df18

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:espocrm:espocrm:7.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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