CVE-2022-24563: In Genixcms v1.1.11, a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in /gxadmin/index.php?page=theme

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-24563 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting genixcms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Genixcms v1.1.11, a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in /gxadmin/index.php?page=themes&view=options" via the intro_title and intro_image parameters.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-03-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: metalgenix

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-03-03 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

metalgenix genixcms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1.11

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.11

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy genixcms || rpm -q genixcms || genixcms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison genixcms sudo apt install genixcms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.11> sudo apt-mark hold genixcms

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list genixcms sudo dnf downgrade genixcms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.11> sudo dnf versionlock add genixcms

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.

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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-2022-24563?

genixcms: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-24563 being exploited?

CVE-2022-24563 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-2022-24563 affect?

CVE-2022-24563 affects genixcms. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). In Genixcms v1.1.11, a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in /gxadmin/index.php?page=themes&view=options" via the intro_title and intro_image parameters.

How urgent is CVE-2022-24563?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

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