CVE-2022-27258: Multiple Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Hubzilla 7.0.3 and earlier allows remote attacker to in

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-27258 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting hubzilla. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Hubzilla 7.0.3 and earlier allows remote attacker to include arbitrary web script or HTML via the rpath parameter.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-04-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: hubzilla

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-04-15 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hubzilla hubzilla DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.0.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison hubzilla sudo apt install hubzilla=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.3> sudo apt-mark hold hubzilla

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

dnf --showduplicates list hubzilla sudo dnf downgrade hubzilla-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.3> sudo dnf versionlock add hubzilla

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-2022-27258?

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

Is CVE-2022-27258 being exploited?

CVE-2022-27258 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-2022-27258 affect?

CVE-2022-27258 affects hubzilla. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Multiple Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Hubzilla 7.0.3 and earlier allows remote attacker to include arbitrary web script or HTML via the rpath parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2022-27258?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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