How severe is CVE-2022-40358?

CVE-2022-40358 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-2022-40358 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40358?

CVE-2022-40358 affects Ajaxplorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40358?

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

When was CVE-2022-40358 published?

CVE-2022-40358 was published on 2022-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40358

CVE-2022-40358 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ajaxplorer 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% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ajaxplorer
Published: 2022-09-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in AjaXplorer 4.2.3, allows attackers to cause cross site scripting vulnerabilities via a crafted svg file upload.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40358?: An issue was discovered in AjaXplorer 4.2.3, allows attackers to cause cross site scripting vulnerabilities via a crafted svg file upload.
How severe is CVE-2022-40358?: CVE-2022-40358 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-2022-40358 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40358?: CVE-2022-40358 affects Ajaxplorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40358?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-40358 published?: CVE-2022-40358 was published on 2022-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ajaxplorer:ajaxplorer:4.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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