CVE-2022-37431

Name: CVE-2022-37431
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-05T06:15:08.723+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-37431 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A Reflected Cross-site scripting (XSS) issue was discovered in dotCMS Core through 22.06. This occurs in the admin portal when the configuration has XSS_PROTECTION_ENABLED=false. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Reflected Cross-site scripting (XSS) issue was discovered in dotCMS Core through 22.06. This occurs in the admin portal when the configuration has XSS_PROTECTION_ENABLED=false. NOTE: the vendor disputes this because the current product behavior, in effect, has XSS_PROTECTION_ENABLED=true in all configurations

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
Dotcms	Dotcms	<= 22.06

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/zeroday/FG-VD-22-062Third Party Advisory
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/zeroday/FG-VD-22-062Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 5, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-37431?

How severe is CVE-2022-37431?

CVE-2022-37431 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-2022-37431?

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