How severe is CVE-2022-40317?

CVE-2022-40317 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-2022-40317 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40317?

CVE-2022-40317 affects Openkm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40317?

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

When was CVE-2022-40317 published?

CVE-2022-40317 was published on 2022-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40317

CVE-2022-40317 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openkm 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% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Openkm
Published: 2022-09-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenKM 6.3.11 allows stored XSS related to the javascript&colon; substring in an A element.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40317?: OpenKM 6.3.11 allows stored XSS related to the javascript&colon; substring in an A element.
How severe is CVE-2022-40317?: CVE-2022-40317 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-2022-40317 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40317?: CVE-2022-40317 affects Openkm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40317?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-40317 published?: CVE-2022-40317 was published on 2022-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openkm:openkm:6.3.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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