CVE-2022-40027

Name: CVE-2022-40027
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-21T18:15:10.287+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-40027 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. SourceCodester Simple Task Managing System v1.0 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the component newTask.php. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the shortName parameter.. EPSS estimates a 0.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SourceCodester Simple Task Managing System v1.0 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the component newTask.php. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the shortName parameter.

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

0.67%

47.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Simple Task Managing System Project	Simple Task Managing System	1.0

References

http://simple.comBroken Link
https://github.com/xidaner/CVE_HUNTER/blob/main/CVE_09/2022-09-01-XSS1.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.sourcecodester.com/php/15624/simple-task-managing-system-php-mysqli-free-source-code.htmlProduct, Third Party Advisory
http://simple.comBroken Link
https://github.com/xidaner/CVE_HUNTER/blob/main/CVE_09/2022-09-01-XSS1.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.sourcecodester.com/php/15624/simple-task-managing-system-php-mysqli-free-source-code.htmlProduct, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 21, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-40027?

How severe is CVE-2022-40027?

CVE-2022-40027 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40027?

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-2022-40027?

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Source: NVD / NIST