CVE-2022-40004

Name: CVE-2022-40004
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-15T23:15:10.337+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.6/10EPSS 0.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-40004 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Things Board 3.4.1 allows remote attackers to escalate privilege via crafted URL to the Audit Log.. EPSS estimates a 0.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Things Board 3.4.1 allows remote attackers to escalate privilege via crafted URL to the Audit Log.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.6/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.87%

54.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Thingsboard	Thingsboard	3.4.1

References

https://gist.github.com/s3d113/bba63da007fcbe243615dd2a81690ffbThird Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/s3d113/bba63da007fcbe243615dd2a81690ffbThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 15, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-40004?

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Things Board 3.4.1 allows remote attackers to escalate privilege via crafted URL to the Audit Log.

How severe is CVE-2022-40004?

CVE-2022-40004 has a CVSS score of 9.6/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40004?

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-2022-40004?

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Source: NVD / NIST