CVE-2022-23513

Name: CVE-2022-23513
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-23T00:15:08.747+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 40.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-23513 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Pi-Hole is a network-wide ad blocking via your own Linux hardware, AdminLTE is a Pi-hole Dashboard for stats and more. In case of an attack, the threat actor will obtain the ability to perform an unauthorized query for blocked domains on `queryads` endpoint. EPSS estimates a 40.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Pi-Hole is a network-wide ad blocking via your own Linux hardware, AdminLTE is a Pi-hole Dashboard for stats and more. In case of an attack, the threat actor will obtain the ability to perform an unauthorized query for blocked domains on `queryads` endpoint. In the case of application, this vulnerability exists because of a lack of validation in code on a root server path: `/admin/scripts/pi-hole/phpqueryads.php.` Potential threat actor(s) are able to perform an unauthorized query search in blocked domain lists. This could lead to the disclosure for any victims' personal blacklists.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

40.16%

98.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pi-Hole	Adminlte	<= 5.17

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/174460/AdminLTE-PiHole-Broken-Access-Control.htmlExploit
https://github.com/pi-hole/AdminLTE/releases/tag/v5.18Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pi-hole/AdminLTE/security/advisories/GHSA-6qh8-6rrj-7497Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/174460/AdminLTE-PiHole-Broken-Access-Control.htmlExploit
https://github.com/pi-hole/AdminLTE/releases/tag/v5.18Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pi-hole/AdminLTE/security/advisories/GHSA-6qh8-6rrj-7497Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 23, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23513?

How severe is CVE-2022-23513?

CVE-2022-23513 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 40.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23513?

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