CVE-2022-37253

Name: CVE-2022-37253
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-06T20:15:09.107+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-37253 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) in Crime Reporting System 1.0 allows a remote attacker to introduce arbitary Javascript via manipulation of an unsanitized POST parameter. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) in Crime Reporting System 1.0 allows a remote attacker to introduce arbitary Javascript via manipulation of an unsanitized POST parameter

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

0.60%

44.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Crime Reporting System Project	Crime Reporting System	1.0

References

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167875/Crime-Reporting-System-1.0-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://sourcecodehero.com/crime-reporting-system-project-in-php-with-source-code/Product, Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167875/Crime-Reporting-System-1.0-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://sourcecodehero.com/crime-reporting-system-project-in-php-with-source-code/Product, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 6, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-37253?

Persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) in Crime Reporting System 1.0 allows a remote attacker to introduce arbitary Javascript via manipulation of an unsanitized POST parameter

How severe is CVE-2022-37253?

CVE-2022-37253 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-37253?

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-2022-37253?

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Source: NVD / NIST