CVE-2022-40290

Name: CVE-2022-40290
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-31T21:15:12.91+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-40290 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The application was vulnerable to an unauthenticated Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the barcode generation functionality, allowing attackers to generate an unsafe link that could compromise users. . EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The application was vulnerable to an unauthenticated Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the barcode generation functionality, allowing attackers to generate an unsafe link that could compromise users.

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

0.38%

29.3th 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-2022-40290Third Party Advisory
https://www.themissinglink.com.au/security-advisories/cve-2022-40290Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-40290?

How severe is CVE-2022-40290?

CVE-2022-40290 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40290?

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-2022-40290?

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Source: NVD / NIST