CVE-2022-38972

Name: CVE-2022-38972
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-12T02:15:07.807+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-38972 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Movable Type plugin A-Form versions prior to 4.1.1 (for Movable Type 7 Series) and versions prior to 3.9.1 (for Movable Type 6 Series) allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to inject an arbitrary script.. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Movable Type plugin A-Form versions prior to 4.1.1 (for Movable Type 7 Series) and versions prior to 3.9.1 (for Movable Type 6 Series) allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to inject an arbitrary script.

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

0.75%

50.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ark-Web	A-Form	< 3.9.1
Ark-Web	A-Form	< 4.1.1

References

https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN48120704/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.ark-web.jp/blog/archives/2022/09/a-series-411-391.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.ark-web.jp/movabletype/blog/2022/09/a-series-411-391.htmlVendor Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN48120704/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.ark-web.jp/blog/archives/2022/09/a-series-411-391.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.ark-web.jp/movabletype/blog/2022/09/a-series-411-391.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 12, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38972?

How severe is CVE-2022-38972?

CVE-2022-38972 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38972?

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