CVE-2022-4523

Name: CVE-2022-4523
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-15T21:15:12.933+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-4523 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in vexim2. This issue affects some unknown processing. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in vexim2. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The name of the patch is 21c0a60d12e9d587f905cd084b2c70f9b1592065. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-215903.

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

0.51%

39.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Virtual Exim Project	Virtual Exim 2	< 2022-01-23

References

https://github.com/vexim/vexim2/commit/21c0a60d12e9d587f905cd084b2c70f9b1592065Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/vexim/vexim2/pull/274Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.215903Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/vexim/vexim2/commit/21c0a60d12e9d587f905cd084b2c70f9b1592065Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/vexim/vexim2/pull/274Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.215903Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 15, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4523?

How severe is CVE-2022-4523?

CVE-2022-4523 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4523?

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