CVE-2022-31029

Name: CVE-2022-31029
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-07T22:15:08.643+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-31029 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. AdminLTE is a Pi-hole Dashboard for stats and configuration. In affected versions inserting code like `<script>alert("XSS")</script>` in the field marked with "Domain to look for" and hitting <kbd>enter</kbd> (or clicking on any of the buttons) will execute the script. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

AdminLTE is a Pi-hole Dashboard for stats and configuration. In affected versions inserting code like `<script>alert("XSS")</script>` in the field marked with "Domain to look for" and hitting <kbd>enter</kbd> (or clicking on any of the buttons) will execute the script. The user must be logged in to use this vulnerability. Usually only administrators have login access to pi-hole, minimizing the risks. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.39%

31.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pi-Hole	Adminlte	< 5.13

References

https://github.com/pi-hole/AdminLTE/commit/b07372bd426ca8111824a0244dc89d07a7243509Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pi-hole/AdminLTE/security/advisories/GHSA-cfr5-rqm5-9vhpThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/pi-hole/AdminLTE/commit/b07372bd426ca8111824a0244dc89d07a7243509Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pi-hole/AdminLTE/security/advisories/GHSA-cfr5-rqm5-9vhpThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 7, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-31029?

How severe is CVE-2022-31029?

CVE-2022-31029 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31029?

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