CVE-2022-38055: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) vulnerability in gVectors Team w

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-38055?

wpforo forum: upgrade to 2.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-38055 being exploited?

CVE-2022-38055 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-2022-38055 affect?

CVE-2022-38055 affects wpforo forum. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) vulnerability in gVectors Team wpForo Forum allows Content Spoofing.This issue affects wpForo Forum: from n/a through 2.0.9.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-38055?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2022-38055 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting wpforo forum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) vulnerability in gVectors Team wpForo Forum allows Content Spoofing.This issue affects wpForo Forum: from n/a through 2.0.9.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-80, CWE-79
Published	2024-06-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: gvectors

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-21 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gvectors wpforo forum UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.1.0

Fixed in: 2.1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wpforo-forum || rpm -q wpforo-forum || wpforo-forum --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wpforo-forum

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wpforo-forum

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-2022-38055?

wpforo forum: upgrade to 2.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-38055 being exploited?

CVE-2022-38055 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-2022-38055 affect?

CVE-2022-38055 affects wpforo forum. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) vulnerability in gVectors Team wpForo Forum allows Content Spoofing.This issue affects wpForo Forum: from n/a through 2.0.9.

How urgent is CVE-2022-38055?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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