CVE-2022-1178

Name: CVE-2022-1178
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-30T12:15:08.003+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 51.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1178 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Stored Cross Site Scripting in GitHub repository openemr/openemr prior to 6.0.0.4.. EPSS estimates a 51.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stored Cross Site Scripting in GitHub repository openemr/openemr prior to 6.0.0.4.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

51.61%

98.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Open-Emr	Openemr	< 6.0.0.4

References

https://github.com/openemr/openemr/commit/347ad614507183035d188ba14427bc162419778cPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/5813bd1f-b3aa-44f3-a5c0-aeeee2bf6fa4Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/openemr/openemr/commit/347ad614507183035d188ba14427bc162419778cPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/5813bd1f-b3aa-44f3-a5c0-aeeee2bf6fa4Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 30, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1178?

Stored Cross Site Scripting in GitHub repository openemr/openemr prior to 6.0.0.4.

How severe is CVE-2022-1178?

CVE-2022-1178 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 51.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1178?

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-2022-1178?

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Source: NVD / NIST