CVE-2022-40626

Name: CVE-2022-40626
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-14T11:15:53.473+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-40626 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An unauthenticated user can create a link with reflected Javascript code inside the backurl parameter and send it to other authenticated users in order to create a fake account with predefined login, password and role in Zabbix Frontend.. EPSS estimates a 0.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An unauthenticated user can create a link with reflected Javascript code inside the backurl parameter and send it to other authenticated users in order to create a fake account with predefined login, password and role in Zabbix Frontend.

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
Zabbix	Zabbix	>= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.6
Zabbix	Zabbix	6.2.0
Fedoraproject	Fedora	37

References

https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SPU4RCRYVNVM3SS523UQXE63ATCTEX5G/
https://support.zabbix.com/browse/ZBX-21350Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SPU4RCRYVNVM3SS523UQXE63ATCTEX5G/
https://support.zabbix.com/browse/ZBX-21350Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-40626?

How severe is CVE-2022-40626?

CVE-2022-40626 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-2022-40626?

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-2022-40626?

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Source: NVD / NIST