CVE-2022-25349: All versions of package materialize-css are vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) due to improper escape of

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MEDIUM 5.4MITIGATE

CVE-2022-25349 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting materialize. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

All versions of package materialize-css are vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) due to improper escape of user input (such as <not-a-tag />) that is being parsed as HTML/JavaScript, and inserted into the Document Object Model (DOM). This vulnerability can be exploited when the user-input is provided to the autocomplete component.

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	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-05-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: materializecss

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-05-01 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

materializecss materialize MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2022-25349?

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

Is CVE-2022-25349 being exploited?

CVE-2022-25349 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-2022-25349 affect?

CVE-2022-25349 affects materialize. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). All versions of package materialize-css are vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) due to improper escape of user input (such as <not-a-tag />) that is being parsed as HTML/JavaScript, and inserted into the Document Object Model (DO

How urgent is CVE-2022-25349?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

References

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