How severe is CVE-2022-40044?

CVE-2022-40044 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-40044 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40044?

CVE-2022-40044 affects Centreon. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40044?

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

When was CVE-2022-40044 published?

CVE-2022-40044 was published on 2022-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40044

CVE-2022-40044 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Centreon with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Centreon
Published: 2022-09-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Centreon v20.10.18 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the esc_name (Escalation Name) parameter at Configuration/Notifications/Escalations. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via injecting a crafted payload.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40044?: Centreon v20.10.18 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the esc_name (Escalation Name) parameter at Configuration/Notifications/Escalations. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via injecting a crafted payload.
How severe is CVE-2022-40044?: CVE-2022-40044 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-40044 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40044?: CVE-2022-40044 affects Centreon. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40044?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-40044 published?: CVE-2022-40044 was published on 2022-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:centreon:centreon:20.10.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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