CVE-2022-46438

Name: CVE-2022-46438
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-13T00:15:09.62+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-46438 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the /admin/article_category.php component of DouPHP v1.7 20221118 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the description parameter.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the /admin/article_category.php component of DouPHP v1.7 20221118 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the description parameter.

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

0.40%

31.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Douco	Douphp	1.7_20221118

References

https://www.yuque.com/ni4n/yesa2m/fem0pgtvgogay3lvExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.yuque.com/ni4n/yesa2m/fem0pgtvgogay3lvExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 13, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-46438?

How severe is CVE-2022-46438?

CVE-2022-46438 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46438?

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