CVE-2022-0758

Name: CVE-2022-0758
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-17T23:15:07.667+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0758 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Rapid7 Nexpose versions 6.6.129 and earlier suffer from a reflected cross site scripting vulnerability, within the shared scan configuration component of the tool. With this vulnerability an attacker could pass literal values as the test credentials, providing the opportunity for a potential XSS attack. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Rapid7 Nexpose versions 6.6.129 and earlier suffer from a reflected cross site scripting vulnerability, within the shared scan configuration component of the tool. With this vulnerability an attacker could pass literal values as the test credentials, providing the opportunity for a potential XSS attack. This issue is fixed in Rapid7 Nexpose version 6.6.130.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.41%

32.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rapid7	Nexpose	< 6.6.130

References

https://docs.rapid7.com/release-notes/nexpose/20220309/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.rapid7.com/release-notes/nexpose/20220309/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 17, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0758?

How severe is CVE-2022-0758?

CVE-2022-0758 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0758?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-0758?

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Source: NVD / NIST