CVE-2022-21948

Name: CVE-2022-21948
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-07T11:15:09.443+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-21948 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in paste allows remote attackers to place Javascript into SVG files. This issue affects: openSUSE paste paste version b57b9f87e303a3db9465776e657378e96845493b and prior versions.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in paste allows remote attackers to place Javascript into SVG files. This issue affects: openSUSE paste paste version b57b9f87e303a3db9465776e657378e96845493b and prior versions.

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

0.51%

39.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opensuse	Paste	< 2011-12-05

References

https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1197930Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1197930Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch

Timeline

Published: Feb 7, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-21948?

How severe is CVE-2022-21948?

CVE-2022-21948 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21948?

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