CVE-2022-20765

Name: CVE-2022-20765
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-27T14:15:08.62+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-20765 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the web applications of Cisco UCS Director could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting attack on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to unsanitized user input. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the web applications of Cisco UCS Director could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting attack on an affected system. This vulnerability is due to unsanitized user input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting custom JavaScript to affected web applications. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to rewrite web page content, access sensitive information stored in the applications, and alter data by submitting forms.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.54%

41.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Ucs Director	< 6.6

References

Timeline

Published: May 27, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-20765?

How severe is CVE-2022-20765?

CVE-2022-20765 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20765?

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