CVE-2022-43670

Name: CVE-2022-43670
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-02T13:15:19.997+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 1.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-43670 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('Cross-site Scripting') [CWE-79] vulnerability in Sling App CMS version 1.1.0 and prior may allow an authenticated remote attacker to perform a reflected cross site scripting (XSS) attack in the taxonomy management feature.. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('Cross-site Scripting') [CWE-79] vulnerability in Sling App CMS version 1.1.0 and prior may allow an authenticated remote attacker to perform a reflected cross site scripting (XSS) attack in the taxonomy management feature.

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

1.39%

68.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Sling Cms	<= 1.1.0

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/02/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/o68l3l3crfxz107fr9dm74y8vg8kj2csIssue Tracking, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/02/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/o68l3l3crfxz107fr9dm74y8vg8kj2csIssue Tracking, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 2, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-43670?

How severe is CVE-2022-43670?

CVE-2022-43670 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43670?

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