CVE-2022-40004
CVE-2022-40004 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Thingsboard with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Thingsboard
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Things Board 3.4.1 allows remote attackers to escalate privilege via crafted URL to the Audit Log.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-40004?
- Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Things Board 3.4.1 allows remote attackers to escalate privilege via crafted URL to the Audit Log.
- How severe is CVE-2022-40004?
- CVE-2022-40004 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-40004 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-40004?
- CVE-2022-40004 affects Thingsboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-40004?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-40004 published?
- CVE-2022-40004 was published on 2022-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:thingsboard:thingsboard:3.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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