CVE-2022-23079: In motor-admin versions 0.0.1 through 0.2.56 are vulnerable to host header injection in the password reset fun

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MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-23079 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting motor admin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In motor-admin versions 0.0.1 through 0.2.56 are vulnerable to host header injection in the password reset functionality where malicious actor can send fake password reset email to arbitrary victim.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-116
Published	2022-06-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Mend · Vendor: getmotoradmin

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-22 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

getmotoradmin motor admin UPGRADE

Affected: >= 0.0.1 and <= 0.2.56

Fixed in: newer than 0.2.56

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy motor-admin || rpm -q motor-admin || motor-admin --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.2.56 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade motor-admin

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade motor-admin

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison motor-admin sudo apt install motor-admin=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold motor-admin

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list motor-admin sudo dnf downgrade motor-admin-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add motor-admin

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-23079?

motor admin: upgrade to newer than 0.2.56. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-23079 being exploited?

CVE-2022-23079 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-23079 affect?

CVE-2022-23079 affects motor admin. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). In motor-admin versions 0.0.1 through 0.2.56 are vulnerable to host header injection in the password reset functionality where malicious actor can send fake password reset email to arbitrary victim.

How urgent is CVE-2022-23079?

Priority 47/100. Public exploit reference

References

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