CVE-2022-28379: jc21.com Nginx Proxy Manager before 2.9.17 allows XSS during item deletion.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-28379?

nginx proxy manager: upgrade to 2.9.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-28379 being exploited?

CVE-2022-28379 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-2022-28379 affect?

CVE-2022-28379 affects nginx proxy manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). jc21.com Nginx Proxy Manager before 2.9.17 allows XSS during item deletion.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-28379?

Priority 59/100. EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

This week

MEDIUM 6.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2022-28379 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting nginx proxy manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

jc21.com Nginx Proxy Manager before 2.9.17 allows XSS during item deletion.

Why this priority

EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	71.2% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-04-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: nginxproxymanager

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-04-03 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nginxproxymanager nginx proxy manager UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.9.17

Fixed in: 2.9.17

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nginx-proxy-manager || rpm -q nginx-proxy-manager || nginx-proxy-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.9.17 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade nginx-proxy-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nginx-proxy-manager

Note

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

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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-2022-28379?

nginx proxy manager: upgrade to 2.9.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-28379 being exploited?

CVE-2022-28379 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-2022-28379 affect?

CVE-2022-28379 affects nginx proxy manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). jc21.com Nginx Proxy Manager before 2.9.17 allows XSS during item deletion.

How urgent is CVE-2022-28379?

Priority 59/100. EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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