CVE-2022-1553

Name: CVE-2022-1553
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-16T15:15:09.977+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 1.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1553 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Leaking password protected articles content due to improper access control in GitHub repository publify/publify prior to 9.2.8. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to view the contents of any password-protected article present on the publify website, compromising confidentiality and integrity of users.. EPSS estimates a 1.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Leaking password protected articles content due to improper access control in GitHub repository publify/publify prior to 9.2.8. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to view the contents of any password-protected article present on the publify website, compromising confidentiality and integrity of users.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.17%

63.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Publify Project	Publify	< 9.2.8

References

https://github.com/publify/publify/commit/1a78f16f460847274265a12a9555b3524892d7dbPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/b398e4c9-6cdf-4973-ad86-da796cde221fExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/publify/publify/commit/1a78f16f460847274265a12a9555b3524892d7dbPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/b398e4c9-6cdf-4973-ad86-da796cde221fExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 16, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1553?

How severe is CVE-2022-1553?

CVE-2022-1553 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1553?

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