How severe is CVE-2022-38972?

CVE-2022-38972 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-2022-38972 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38972?

CVE-2022-38972 primarily affects Ark-web A-form. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38972?

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

When was CVE-2022-38972 published?

CVE-2022-38972 was published on 2022-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38972

CVE-2022-38972 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ark-web A-form 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% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ark-web A-form
Published: 2022-09-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Movable Type plugin A-Form versions prior to 4.1.1 (for Movable Type 7 Series) and versions prior to 3.9.1 (for Movable Type 6 Series) allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to inject an arbitrary script.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38972?: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Movable Type plugin A-Form versions prior to 4.1.1 (for Movable Type 7 Series) and versions prior to 3.9.1 (for Movable Type 6 Series) allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to inject an arbitrary script.
How severe is CVE-2022-38972?: CVE-2022-38972 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-2022-38972 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38972?: CVE-2022-38972 primarily affects Ark-web A-form. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38972?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38972 published?: CVE-2022-38972 was published on 2022-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ark-web:a-form:*:*:*:*:*:movable_type_6_series:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ark-web:a-form:*:*:*:*:*:movable_type_7_series:*:*

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