How severe is CVE-2022-42993?

CVE-2022-42993 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-2022-42993 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42993?

CVE-2022-42993 affects Password Storage Application Project Password Storage Application. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42993?

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

When was CVE-2022-42993 published?

CVE-2022-42993 was published on 2022-10-27 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2022-42993

CVE-2022-42993 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Password Storage Application Project Password Storage Application 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% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Password Storage Application Project Password Storage Application
Published: 2022-10-27
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

Password Storage Application v1.0 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the Setup page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42993?: Password Storage Application v1.0 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the Setup page.
How severe is CVE-2022-42993?: CVE-2022-42993 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-2022-42993 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42993?: CVE-2022-42993 affects Password Storage Application Project Password Storage Application. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42993?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-42993 published?: CVE-2022-42993 was published on 2022-10-27 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:password_storage_application_project:password_storage_application:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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