CVE-2022-40047

Name: CVE-2022-40047
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-11T19:15:20.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 1.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-40047 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Flatpress v1.2.1 was discovered to contain a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the page parameter at /flatpress/admin.php.. EPSS estimates a 1.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Flatpress v1.2.1 was discovered to contain a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the page parameter at /flatpress/admin.php.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.43%

69.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Flatpress	Flatpress	1.2.1

References

http://flatpress.comVendor Advisory, URL Repurposed
https://github.com/flatpressblog/flatpress/issues/153Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://flatpress.comVendor Advisory, URL Repurposed
https://github.com/flatpressblog/flatpress/issues/153Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 11, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-40047?

Flatpress v1.2.1 was discovered to contain a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the page parameter at /flatpress/admin.php.

How severe is CVE-2022-40047?

CVE-2022-40047 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40047?

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-2022-40047?

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Source: NVD / NIST