CVE-2022-38845

Name: CVE-2022-38845
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-16T14:15:09.63+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-38845 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross Site Scripting in Import feature in EspoCRM 7.1.8 allows remote users to run malicious JavaScript in victim s browser via sending crafted csv file containing malicious JavaScript to authenticated user. Any authenticated user importing the crafted CSV file may end up running the malicious JavaScripting in the browser.. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross Site Scripting in Import feature in EspoCRM 7.1.8 allows remote users to run malicious JavaScript in victim s browser via sending crafted csv file containing malicious JavaScript to authenticated user. Any authenticated user importing the crafted CSV file may end up running the malicious JavaScripting in the browser.

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

0.62%

45.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Espocrm	Espocrm	7.1.8

References

https://medium.com/cybersecurity-valuelabs/espocrm-7-1-8-is-vulnerable-to-cross-site-scripting-e3e6c708df18Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://medium.com/cybersecurity-valuelabs/espocrm-7-1-8-is-vulnerable-to-cross-site-scripting-e3e6c708df18Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 16, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38845?

How severe is CVE-2022-38845?

CVE-2022-38845 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38845?

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Source: NVD / NIST