How severe is CVE-2022-39824?

CVE-2022-39824 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.9, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-39824 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-39824?

CVE-2022-39824 affects Appsmith. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39824?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-39824 published?

CVE-2022-39824 was published on 2022-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-39824

CVE-2022-39824 is a high-severity vulnerability in Appsmith with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.9. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Appsmith
Published: 2022-09-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Server-side JavaScript injection in Appsmith through 1.7.14 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code from the server via the currentItem property of the list widget, e.g., to perform DoS attacks or achieve an information leak.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-39824?: Server-side JavaScript injection in Appsmith through 1.7.14 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code from the server via the currentItem property of the list widget, e.g., to perform DoS attacks or achieve an information leak.
How severe is CVE-2022-39824?: CVE-2022-39824 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.9, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-39824 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-39824?: CVE-2022-39824 affects Appsmith. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-39824?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-39824 published?: CVE-2022-39824 was published on 2022-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:appsmith:appsmith:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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