CVE-2022-2956: A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in ConsoleTVs Noxen

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-2956?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

LOW 3.5MITIGATE

CVE-2022-2956 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting noxen. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in ConsoleTVs Noxen. Affected is an unknown function of the file /Noxen-master/users.php. The manipulation of the argument create_user_username with the input "><script>alert(/xss/)</script> leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-207000.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-08-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: noxen project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-08-23 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

noxen project noxen 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 noxen || rpm -q noxen || noxen --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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-2956?

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

Is CVE-2022-2956 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2956 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-2022-2956 affect?

CVE-2022-2956 affects noxen. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in ConsoleTVs Noxen. Affected is an unknown function of the file /Noxen-master/users.php. The manipulation of the argument create_user_username with the input "><script>alert(/xss/)</

How urgent is CVE-2022-2956?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

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