How severe is CVE-2022-42954?

CVE-2022-42954 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-2022-42954 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-2022-42954?

CVE-2022-42954 affects Keyfactor Kefactor Ejbca. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42954?

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

When was CVE-2022-42954 published?

CVE-2022-42954 was published on 2022-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42954

CVE-2022-42954 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Keyfactor Kefactor Ejbca 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: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Keyfactor Kefactor Ejbca
Published: 2022-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Keyfactor EJBCA before 7.10.0 allows XSS.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42954?: Keyfactor EJBCA before 7.10.0 allows XSS.
How severe is CVE-2022-42954?: CVE-2022-42954 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-2022-42954 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-2022-42954?: CVE-2022-42954 affects Keyfactor Kefactor Ejbca. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42954?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-42954 published?: CVE-2022-42954 was published on 2022-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.keyfactor.com/s/detail/a6x1Q000000CwCjQAK

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:keyfactor:kefactor_ejbca:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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