CVE-2022-42908

Name: CVE-2022-42908
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-03T19:15:12.333+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-42908 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. WEPA Print Away is vulnerable to a stored XSS. It does not properly sanitize uploaded filenames, allowing an attacker to deceive a user into uploading a document with a malicious filename, which will be included in subsequent HTTP responses, allowing a stored XSS to occur. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WEPA Print Away is vulnerable to a stored XSS. It does not properly sanitize uploaded filenames, allowing an attacker to deceive a user into uploading a document with a malicious filename, which will be included in subsequent HTTP responses, allowing a stored XSS to occur. This attack is persistent across victim sessions.

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

0.37%

28.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wepanow	Print Away	All versions

References

https://enrique.wtf/CVE-2022-42908Third Party Advisory
https://www.incibe-cert.es/en/early-warning/security-advisories/multiple-vulnerabilities-wepa-print-awayThird Party Advisory
https://enrique.wtf/CVE-2022-42908Third Party Advisory
https://www.incibe-cert.es/en/early-warning/security-advisories/multiple-vulnerabilities-wepa-print-awayThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 3, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-42908?

How severe is CVE-2022-42908?

CVE-2022-42908 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42908?

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