CVE-2022-42097

Name: CVE-2022-42097
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-22T13:15:14.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-42097 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Backdrop CMS version 1.23.0 was discovered to contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via 'Comment.' .. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Backdrop CMS version 1.23.0 was discovered to contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via 'Comment.' .

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.77%

51.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Backdropcms	Backdrop	1.23.0

References

https://backdropcms.orgProduct, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/backdrop/backdrop/releases/tag/1.23.0Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/bypazs/CVE-2022-42097Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://grimthereaperteam.medium.com/cve-2022-42097-backdrop-xss-at-comments-2ea536ec55e1Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://backdropcms.orgProduct, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/backdrop/backdrop/releases/tag/1.23.0Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/bypazs/CVE-2022-42097Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://grimthereaperteam.medium.com/cve-2022-42097-backdrop-xss-at-comments-2ea536ec55e1Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 22, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-42097?

Backdrop CMS version 1.23.0 was discovered to contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via 'Comment.' .

How severe is CVE-2022-42097?

CVE-2022-42097 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42097?

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-2022-42097?

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Source: NVD / NIST