How severe is CVE-2022-50957?

CVE-2022-50957 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-2022-50957 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-50957?

CVE-2022-50957 affects Avatar Uploader Project Avatar Uploader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-50957?

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

Does CVE-2022-50957 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-50957 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-55978.

When was CVE-2022-50957 published?

CVE-2022-50957 was published on 2026-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-50957

CVE-2022-50957 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Avatar Uploader Project Avatar Uploader 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)
CVSS v4: 5.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-55978
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Avatar Uploader Project Avatar Uploader
Published: 2026-05-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Drupal avatar_uploader 7.x-1.0-beta8 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by manipulating the file parameter. Attackers can craft URLs with script payloads in the file parameter of avatar_uploader.pages.inc to execute arbitrary JavaScript in victim browsers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-50957?: Drupal avatar_uploader 7.x-1.0-beta8 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by manipulating the file parameter. Attackers can craft URLs with script payloads in the file parameter of avatar_uploader.pages.inc to execute arbitrary JavaScript in victim browsers.
How severe is CVE-2022-50957?: CVE-2022-50957 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-2022-50957 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-50957?: CVE-2022-50957 affects Avatar Uploader Project Avatar Uploader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-50957?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-50957 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-50957 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-55978.
When was CVE-2022-50957 published?: CVE-2022-50957 was published on 2026-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:avatar_uploader_project:avatar_uploader:7.x-1.0:beta8:*:*:*:drupal:*:*

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