CVE-2022-23391

Name: CVE-2022-23391
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-14T21:15:09.73+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-23391 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Pybbs v6.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload inserted into the Search box.. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Pybbs v6.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload inserted into the Search box.

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

0.61%

44.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pybbs Project	Pybbs	6.0

References

https://github.com/tomoya92/pybbs/issues/171Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/tomoya92/pybbs/issues/171Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23391?

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Pybbs v6.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload inserted into the Search box.

How severe is CVE-2022-23391?

CVE-2022-23391 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23391?

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-2022-23391?

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Source: NVD / NIST