How severe is CVE-2022-40704?

CVE-2022-40704 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-40704 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-2022-40704?

CVE-2022-40704 affects Phoronix-media Phoronix Test Suite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40704?

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

When was CVE-2022-40704 published?

CVE-2022-40704 was published on 2023-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40704

CVE-2022-40704 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phoronix-media Phoronix Test Suite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Phoronix-media Phoronix Test Suite
Published: 2023-01-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A XSS vulnerability was found in phoromatic_r_add_test_details.php in phoronix-test-suite.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40704?: A XSS vulnerability was found in phoromatic_r_add_test_details.php in phoronix-test-suite.
How severe is CVE-2022-40704?: CVE-2022-40704 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-40704 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-2022-40704?: CVE-2022-40704 affects Phoronix-media Phoronix Test Suite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40704?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-40704 published?: CVE-2022-40704 was published on 2023-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phoronix-media:phoronix_test_suite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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