CVE-2022-40257
CVE-2022-40257 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cert Vince 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: 0% (27th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Cert Vince
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An HTML injection vulnerability exists in CERT/CC VINCE software prior to 1.50.4. An authenticated attacker can inject arbitrary HTML via a crafted email with HTML content in the Subject field.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-40257?
- An HTML injection vulnerability exists in CERT/CC VINCE software prior to 1.50.4. An authenticated attacker can inject arbitrary HTML via a crafted email with HTML content in the Subject field.
- How severe is CVE-2022-40257?
- CVE-2022-40257 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-2022-40257 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-40257?
- CVE-2022-40257 affects Cert Vince. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-40257?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-40257 published?
- CVE-2022-40257 was published on 2022-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cert:vince:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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