CVE-2022-32171: In Zinc, versions v0.1.9 through v0.3.1 are vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting when using the delete us

Routine

HIGH n/aUPGRADE

CVE-2022-32171 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS n/a) affecting zinc. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Zinc, versions v0.1.9 through v0.3.1 are vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting when using the delete user functionality. When an authenticated user deletes a user having a XSS payload in the user id field, the javascript payload will be executed and allow an attacker to access the user’s credentials.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	n/a (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-10-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Mend · Vendor: zinclabs

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-10-06 18:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

zinclabs zinc UPGRADE

Affected: >= 0.1.9 and <= 0.3.1

Fixed in: newer than 0.3.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1.9

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade zinc

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison zinc sudo apt install zinc=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1.9> sudo apt-mark hold zinc

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list zinc sudo dnf downgrade zinc-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1.9> sudo dnf versionlock add zinc

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-2022-32171?

zinc: upgrade to newer than 0.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-32171 being exploited?

CVE-2022-32171 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-2022-32171 affect?

CVE-2022-32171 affects zinc. Severity is high (CVSS n/a). In Zinc, versions v0.1.9 through v0.3.1 are vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting when using the delete user functionality. When an authenticated user deletes a user having a XSS payload in the user id field, the javascript payload will

How urgent is CVE-2022-32171?

Priority 13/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2022-32172 HIGH n/a UPGRADE In Zinc, versions v0.1.9 through v0.3.1 are vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting when using the delete te

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