CVE-2022-27979: A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ToolJet v1.6.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-27979 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting tooljet. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ToolJet v1.6.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Comment Body 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	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-04-26
Last modified	2026-07-09

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: tooljet

Last updated 2026-07-09 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-04-26 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-09 01:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tooljet tooljet DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.6.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.6.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison tooljet sudo apt install tooljet=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6.0> sudo apt-mark hold tooljet

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

dnf --showduplicates list tooljet sudo dnf downgrade tooljet-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6.0> sudo dnf versionlock add tooljet

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-2022-27979?

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

Is CVE-2022-27979 being exploited?

CVE-2022-27979 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-2022-27979 affect?

CVE-2022-27979 affects tooljet. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ToolJet v1.6.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Comment Body component.

How urgent is CVE-2022-27979?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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