How severe is CVE-2022-42466?

CVE-2022-42466 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-2022-42466 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42466?

CVE-2022-42466 primarily affects Apache Isis. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42466?

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

When was CVE-2022-42466 published?

CVE-2022-42466 was published on 2022-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42466

CVE-2022-42466 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Isis 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% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Apache Isis
Published: 2022-10-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Prior to 2.0.0-M9, it was possible for an end-user to set the value of an editable string property of a domain object to a value that would be rendered unchanged when the value was saved. In particular, the end-user could enter javascript or similar and this would be executed. As of this release, the inputted strings are properly escaped when rendered.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42466?: Prior to 2.0.0-M9, it was possible for an end-user to set the value of an editable string property of a domain object to a value that would be rendered unchanged when the value was saved. In particular, the end-user could enter javascript or similar and this would be executed. As of this release, the inputted strings are properly escaped when rendered.
How severe is CVE-2022-42466?: CVE-2022-42466 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-2022-42466 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42466?: CVE-2022-42466 primarily affects Apache Isis. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42466?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-42466 published?: CVE-2022-42466 was published on 2022-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:isis:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:isis:2.0.0:milestone1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:isis:2.0.0:milestone2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:isis:2.0.0:milestone3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:isis:2.0.0:milestone4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:isis:2.0.0:milestone5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:isis:2.0.0:milestone6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:isis:2.0.0:milestone7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:isis:2.0.0:milestone8:*:*:*:*:*:*

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