CVE-2022-33098: Magnolia CMS v6.2.19 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the Edit Contact

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MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-33098 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting magnolia cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Magnolia CMS v6.2.19 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the Edit Contact function. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted SVG document, with JavaScript, for a profile picture.

Why this priority

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

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	53.3% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-07-07
Last modified	2026-07-09

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: magnolia-cms

Last updated 2026-07-09 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-07-07 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-09 01:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

magnolia-cms magnolia cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.2.19

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.2.19

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy magnolia-cms || rpm -q magnolia-cms || magnolia-cms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.2.19 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison magnolia-cms sudo apt install magnolia-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.2.19> sudo apt-mark hold magnolia-cms

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

dnf --showduplicates list magnolia-cms sudo dnf downgrade magnolia-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.2.19> sudo dnf versionlock add magnolia-cms

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Magnolia CMS 6.2.19 - Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

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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-2022-33098?

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

Is CVE-2022-33098 being exploited?

CVE-2022-33098 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-2022-33098 affect?

CVE-2022-33098 affects magnolia cms. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Magnolia CMS v6.2.19 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the Edit Contact function. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted SVG document, with JavaScrip

How urgent is CVE-2022-33098?

Priority 51/100. EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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