CVE-2022-36573: A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Pagekit CMS v1.0.18 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web sc

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-36573 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting pagekit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Pagekit CMS v1.0.18 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Markdown text box under /blog/post/edit.

Why this priority

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	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-08-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pagekit

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-08-29 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pagekit pagekit DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.18

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.18

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.18 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pagekit sudo apt install pagekit=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.18> sudo apt-mark hold pagekit

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

dnf --showduplicates list pagekit sudo dnf downgrade pagekit-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.18> sudo dnf versionlock add pagekit

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-2022-36573?

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

Is CVE-2022-36573 being exploited?

CVE-2022-36573 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-2022-36573 affect?

CVE-2022-36573 affects pagekit. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Pagekit CMS v1.0.18 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Markdown text box under /blog/post/edit.

How urgent is CVE-2022-36573?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

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