CVE-2022-36657: Library Management System v1.0 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the co

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-36657 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting library management system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Library Management System v1.0 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the component /librarian/edit_book_details.php.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-08-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: library management system project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-08-30 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

library management system project library management system DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy library-management-system || rpm -q library-management-system || library-management-system --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison library-management-system sudo apt install library-management-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold library-management-system

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

dnf --showduplicates list library-management-system sudo dnf downgrade library-management-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add library-management-system

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.

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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-2022-36657?

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

Is CVE-2022-36657 being exploited?

CVE-2022-36657 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-2022-36657 affect?

CVE-2022-36657 affects library management system. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). Library Management System v1.0 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the component /librarian/edit_book_details.php.

How urgent is CVE-2022-36657?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

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