CVE-2022-1536

Name: CVE-2022-1536
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-29T13:15:08.43+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1536 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been found in automad up to 1.10.9 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the Dashboard. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been found in automad up to 1.10.9 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the Dashboard. The manipulation of the argument title with the input Home</title><script>alert("home")</script><title> leads to a cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely but requires an authentication. The exploit details have disclosed to the public and may be used.

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

0.64%

45.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Automad	Automad	<= 1.10.9

References

https://github.com/xiahao90/CVEproject/blob/main/xiahao.webray.com.cn/automad%3C%3D1.10.9%20Stored%20Cross-Site%20Scripting%28XSS%29.md
https://vuldb.com/?id.198706Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/xiahao90/CVEproject/blob/main/xiahao.webray.com.cn/automad%3C%3D1.10.9%20Stored%20Cross-Site%20Scripting%28XSS%29.md
https://vuldb.com/?id.198706Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 29, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1536?

How severe is CVE-2022-1536?

CVE-2022-1536 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1536?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST