CVE-2022-30899: A Cross Site Scripting vulnerabilty exists in PartKeepr 1.4.0 via the 'name' field in /api/part_categories.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-30899 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting partkeepr. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A Cross Site Scripting vulnerabilty exists in PartKeepr 1.4.0 via the 'name' field in /api/part_categories.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-06-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: partkeepr

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-08 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

partkeepr partkeepr DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison partkeepr sudo apt install partkeepr=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.0> sudo apt-mark hold partkeepr

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

dnf --showduplicates list partkeepr sudo dnf downgrade partkeepr-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add partkeepr

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-2022-30899?

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

Is CVE-2022-30899 being exploited?

CVE-2022-30899 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-2022-30899 affect?

CVE-2022-30899 affects partkeepr. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). A Cross Site Scripting vulnerabilty exists in PartKeepr 1.4.0 via the 'name' field in /api/part_categories.

How urgent is CVE-2022-30899?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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