How severe is CVE-2022-41905?

CVE-2022-41905 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-41905 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-41905?

CVE-2022-41905 affects Wsgidav Project Wsgidav. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41905?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-41905 published?

CVE-2022-41905 was published on 2022-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-41905

CVE-2022-41905 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wsgidav Project Wsgidav with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Wsgidav Project Wsgidav
Published: 2022-11-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

WsgiDAV is a generic and extendable WebDAV server based on WSGI. Implementations using this library with directory browsing enabled may be susceptible to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. This issue has been patched, users can upgrade to version 4.1.0. As a workaround, set `dir_browser.enable = False` in the configuration.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-41905?: WsgiDAV is a generic and extendable WebDAV server based on WSGI. Implementations using this library with directory browsing enabled may be susceptible to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. This issue has been patched, users can upgrade to version 4.1.0. As a workaround, set `dir_browser.enable = False` in the configuration.
How severe is CVE-2022-41905?: CVE-2022-41905 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-41905 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-41905?: CVE-2022-41905 affects Wsgidav Project Wsgidav. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41905?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-41905 published?: CVE-2022-41905 was published on 2022-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wsgidav_project:wsgidav:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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