What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-43118?

CVE-2022-43118 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-43118?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-43118. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.4%.

Flatcore Cms CVE-2022-43118

MEDIUM

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)

2022-11-09 cve@mitre.org

XSS Flatcore Cms

6.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.1 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 09, 2022 - 16:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.1

DescriptionNVD

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in flatCore-CMS v2.1.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Username text field.

AnalysisAI

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in flatCore-CMS v2.1.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Username text field. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79), which allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in flatCore-CMS v2.1.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Username text field. Affected products include: Flatcore Flatcore-Cms.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Sanitize all user input, use Content-Security-Policy headers, encode output contextually (HTML, JS, URL). Use frameworks with built-in XSS protection.