CVE-2022-34618

Name: CVE-2022-34618
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-02T15:15:08.613+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-34618 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Mealie 1.0.0beta3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the recipe description text field.. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Mealie 1.0.0beta3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the recipe description text field.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.68%

47.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Mealie Project	Mealie	1.0.0	Beta3

References

https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/79.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://docs.mealie.io/changelog/v0.5.6/Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://gainsec.com/2022/08/02/cve-2022-34613-cve-2022-34618-cve-2022-34619-xss-file-upload-and-more/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://hub.docker.com/r/hkotel/mealieThird Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/aa610613-6ebb-4544-9aa6-046dc28fe4ff/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/79.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://docs.mealie.io/changelog/v0.5.6/Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://gainsec.com/2022/08/02/cve-2022-34613-cve-2022-34618-cve-2022-34619-xss-file-upload-and-more/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://hub.docker.com/r/hkotel/mealieThird Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/aa610613-6ebb-4544-9aa6-046dc28fe4ff/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 2, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-34618?

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Mealie 1.0.0beta3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the recipe description text field.

How severe is CVE-2022-34618?

CVE-2022-34618 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34618?

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