CVE-2022-4011: A vulnerability was found in Simple History Plugin. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Header ...

Description

A vulnerability was found in Simple History Plugin. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Header Handler. The manipulation of the argument X-Forwarded-For leads to improper output neutralization for logs. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-213785 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.97%

57.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Simple History Project	Simple History	All versions

References

https://drive.google.com/file/d/142cPciqIhNbfKhhxIwbrYFTegLvnwin_/viewExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AJXip8UG_ADbxtokPzAb61-lEg-xLebZ/viewExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.213785Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://drive.google.com/file/d/142cPciqIhNbfKhhxIwbrYFTegLvnwin_/viewExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AJXip8UG_ADbxtokPzAb61-lEg-xLebZ/viewExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.213785Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4011?

A vulnerability was found in Simple History Plugin. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Header Handler. The manipulation of the argument X-Forwarded-For leads to improper output neutralization for logs. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-213785 was assigned to this vulnerability.

How severe is CVE-2022-4011?

CVE-2022-4011 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4011?

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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