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CVE-2022-50940

MEDIUMCVSS 5.1/10EPSS 0.30%

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CVE-2022-50940 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Knap Advanced PHP Login 3.1.3 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows remote attackers to inject malicious script code in the name parameter. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability to execute arbitrary scripts in users and activity log backend modules, potentially leading to session hijacking and persistent phishing attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Knap Advanced PHP Login 3.1.3 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows remote attackers to inject malicious script code in the name parameter. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability to execute arbitrary scripts in users and activity log backend modules, potentially leading to session hijacking and persistent phishing attacks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.4/10

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

CVSS 4.0
5.1/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability
0.30%

21.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

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Timeline

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Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-50940?
Knap Advanced PHP Login 3.1.3 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows remote attackers to inject malicious script code in the name parameter. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability to execute arbitrary scripts in users and activity log backend modules, potentially leading to session hijacking and persistent phishing attacks.
How severe is CVE-2022-50940?
CVE-2022-50940 has a CVSS score of 5.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-50940?
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