CVE-2022-25303: The package whoogle-search before 0.7.2 are vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) via the query string para

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-25303?

whoogle-search: upgrade to 0.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-25303 being exploited?

CVE-2022-25303 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-25303 affect?

CVE-2022-25303 affects whoogle-search. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The package whoogle-search before 0.7.2 are vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) via the query string parameter q. In the case where it does not contain the http string, it is used to build the error_message that is then rendered in the

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-25303?

Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2022-25303 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting whoogle-search. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The package whoogle-search before 0.7.2 are vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) via the query string parameter q. In the case where it does not contain the http string, it is used to build the error_message that is then rendered in the error.html template, using the [flask.render_template](https://flask.palletsprojects.com/en/2.1.x/api/flask.render_template) function. However, the error_message is rendered using the [| safe filter](https://j

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-07-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: whoogle-search project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-07-12 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

whoogle-search project whoogle-search UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.7.2

Fixed in: 0.7.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy whoogle-search || rpm -q whoogle-search || whoogle-search --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.7.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade whoogle-search

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade whoogle-search

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-25303?

whoogle-search: upgrade to 0.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-25303 being exploited?

CVE-2022-25303 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-2022-25303 affect?

CVE-2022-25303 affects whoogle-search. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The package whoogle-search before 0.7.2 are vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) via the query string parameter q. In the case where it does not contain the http string, it is used to build the error_message that is then rendered in the

How urgent is CVE-2022-25303?

Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Flask vulnerabilities

References

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