CVE-2022-31029: AdminLTE is a Pi-hole Dashboard for stats and configuration

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-31029?

adminlte: upgrade to 5.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-31029 being exploited?

CVE-2022-31029 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-2022-31029 affect?

CVE-2022-31029 affects adminlte. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). AdminLTE is a Pi-hole Dashboard for stats and configuration. In affected versions inserting code like ` alert("XSS") ` in the field marked with "Domain to look for" and hitting enter (or clicking on any of the butt

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9UPGRADE

CVE-2022-31029 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting adminlte. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

AdminLTE is a Pi-hole Dashboard for stats and configuration. In affected versions inserting code like `<script>alert("XSS")</script>` in the field marked with "Domain to look for" and hitting <kbd>enter</kbd> (or clicking on any of the buttons) will execute the script. The user must be logged in to use this vulnerability. Usually only administrators have login access to pi-hole, minimizing the risks. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no kno

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-07-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: pi-hole

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-07-07 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pi-hole adminlte UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.13

Fixed in: 5.13

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 5.13 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade adminlte

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade adminlte

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-31029?

adminlte: upgrade to 5.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-31029 being exploited?

CVE-2022-31029 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-2022-31029 affect?

CVE-2022-31029 affects adminlte. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). AdminLTE is a Pi-hole Dashboard for stats and configuration. In affected versions inserting code like `<script>alert("XSS")</script>` in the field marked with "Domain to look for" and hitting <kbd>enter</kbd> (or clicking on any of the butt

How urgent is CVE-2022-31029?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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