How severe is CVE-2022-40028?

CVE-2022-40028 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-2022-40028 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40028?

CVE-2022-40028 affects Simple Task Managing System Project Simple Task Managing System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40028?

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

When was CVE-2022-40028 published?

CVE-2022-40028 was published on 2022-09-21 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2022-40028

CVE-2022-40028 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Simple Task Managing System Project Simple Task Managing System 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% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Simple Task Managing System Project Simple Task Managing System
Published: 2022-09-21
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

SourceCodester Simple Task Managing System v1.0 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the component newProjectValidation.php. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the fullName parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40028?: SourceCodester Simple Task Managing System v1.0 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the component newProjectValidation.php. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the fullName parameter.
How severe is CVE-2022-40028?: CVE-2022-40028 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-2022-40028 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40028?: CVE-2022-40028 affects Simple Task Managing System Project Simple Task Managing System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40028?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-40028 published?: CVE-2022-40028 was published on 2022-09-21 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:simple_task_managing_system_project:simple_task_managing_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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