CVE-2022-40288

Name: CVE-2022-40288
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-31T21:15:12.79+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9/10EPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-40288 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9/10 on the CVSS scale. The application was vulnerable to an authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in the user profile data fields, which could be leveraged to escalate privileges within and compromise any account that views their user profile. . EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The application was vulnerable to an authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in the user profile data fields, which could be leveraged to escalate privileges within and compromise any account that views their user profile.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.62%

45.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phppointofsale	Php Point Of Sale	19.0

References

https://www.themissinglink.com.au/security-advisories/cve-2022-40288Third Party Advisory
https://www.themissinglink.com.au/security-advisories/cve-2022-40288Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 31, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-40288?

How severe is CVE-2022-40288?

CVE-2022-40288 has a CVSS score of 9/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40288?

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