CVE-2022-23644

Name: CVE-2022-23644
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-16T19:15:09.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-23644 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. BookWyrm is a decentralized social network for tracking reading habits and reviewing books. The functionality to load a cover via url is vulnerable to a server-side request forgery attack. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

BookWyrm is a decentralized social network for tracking reading habits and reviewing books. The functionality to load a cover via url is vulnerable to a server-side request forgery attack. Any BookWyrm instance running a version prior to v0.3.0 is susceptible to attack from a logged-in user. The problem has been patched and administrators should upgrade to version 0.3.0 As a workaround, BookWyrm instances can close registration and limit members to trusted individuals.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.89%

54.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-918

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joinbookwyrm	Bookwyrm	< 0.3.0

References

https://github.com/bookwyrm-social/bookwyrm/security/advisories/GHSA-5m7g-66h6-5cvqThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/bookwyrm-social/bookwyrm/security/advisories/GHSA-5m7g-66h6-5cvqThird Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23644?

How severe is CVE-2022-23644?

CVE-2022-23644 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23644?

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