CVE-2022-25620: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) vulnerability in Group Functiona

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-25620?

sambabox: upgrade to newer than 4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-25620 being exploited?

CVE-2022-25620 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-2022-25620 affect?

CVE-2022-25620 affects sambabox. Severity is low (CVSS 3.8). Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) vulnerability in Group Functionality of Profelis IT Consultancy SambaBox allows AUTHENTICATED user to cause execute arbitrary codes on the vulnerable server. This

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-25620?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 3.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-25620 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.8) affecting sambabox. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) vulnerability in Group Functionality of Profelis IT Consultancy SambaBox allows AUTHENTICATED user to cause execute arbitrary codes on the vulnerable server. This issue affects: Profelis IT Consultancy SambaBox 4.0 version 4.0 and prior versions on x86.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.8 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-80, CWE-79
Published	2022-03-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Profelis IT Consultancy · Vendor: profelis

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-03-30 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

profelis sambabox UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.0

Fixed in: newer than 4.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade sambabox

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sambabox

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-2022-25620?

sambabox: upgrade to newer than 4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-25620 being exploited?

CVE-2022-25620 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-2022-25620 affect?

CVE-2022-25620 affects sambabox. Severity is low (CVSS 3.8). Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) vulnerability in Group Functionality of Profelis IT Consultancy SambaBox allows AUTHENTICATED user to cause execute arbitrary codes on the vulnerable server. This

How urgent is CVE-2022-25620?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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