CVE-2022-41431

Name: CVE-2022-41431
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-17T21:15:10.68+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-41431 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. xzs v3.8.0 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the component /admin/question/edit. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Title text field.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

xzs v3.8.0 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the component /admin/question/edit. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Title text field.

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

0.63%

45.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mindskip	Xzs	3.8.0

References

https://github.com/mindskip/xzsThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/mindskip/xzs.aaBroken Link
https://sudsy-fish-73d.notion.site/XSS-about-xzs-system-31f689f2f3014ba99f12423fae521e49Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.mindskip.net/xzs.html%3B
https://github.com/mindskip/xzsThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/mindskip/xzs.aaBroken Link
https://sudsy-fish-73d.notion.site/XSS-about-xzs-system-31f689f2f3014ba99f12423fae521e49Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.mindskip.net/xzs.html%3B

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-41431?

How severe is CVE-2022-41431?

CVE-2022-41431 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41431?

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