CVE-2022-2589

Name: CVE-2022-2589
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-01T15:15:09.583+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2589 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Reflected in GitHub repository beancount/fava prior to 1.22.3.. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Reflected in GitHub repository beancount/fava prior to 1.22.3.

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

0.58%

43.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fava Project	Fava	< 1.22.3

References

https://github.com/beancount/fava/commit/68bbb6e39319deb35ab9f18d0b6aa9fa70472539Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/8705800d-cf2f-433d-9c3e-dbef6a3f7e08Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/beancount/fava/commit/68bbb6e39319deb35ab9f18d0b6aa9fa70472539Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/8705800d-cf2f-433d-9c3e-dbef6a3f7e08Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 1, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2589?

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Reflected in GitHub repository beancount/fava prior to 1.22.3.

How severe is CVE-2022-2589?

CVE-2022-2589 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2589?

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-2022-2589?

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Source: NVD / NIST