CVE-2022-37161

Name: CVE-2022-37161
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-25T17:15:08.273+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-37161 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Claroline 13.5.7 and prior is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via SVG file upload.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Claroline 13.5.7 and prior is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via SVG file upload.

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

0.55%

41.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Claroline	Claroline	<= 13.5.7

References

https://github.com/matthieu-hackwitharts/claroline-CVEs/blob/main/svg_xss/svg_xss.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/matthieu-hackwitharts/claroline-CVEs/blob/main/svg_xss/svg_xss.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 25, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-37161?

Claroline 13.5.7 and prior is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via SVG file upload.

How severe is CVE-2022-37161?

CVE-2022-37161 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-37161?

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-2022-37161?

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Source: NVD / NIST