CVE-2022-38972: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Movable Type plugin A-Form versions prior to 4.1.1 (for Movable Type 7 S

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-38972?

a-form: upgrade to 3.9.1; a-form: upgrade to 4.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-38972 being exploited?

CVE-2022-38972 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-2022-38972 affect?

CVE-2022-38972 affects a-form, a-form. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Movable Type plugin A-Form versions prior to 4.1.1 (for Movable Type 7 Series) and versions prior to 3.9.1 (for Movable Type 6 Series) allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to inject an arbitrary scr

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-38972?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-38972 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting a-form, a-form. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Movable Type plugin A-Form versions prior to 4.1.1 (for Movable Type 7 Series) and versions prior to 3.9.1 (for Movable Type 6 Series) allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to inject an arbitrary script.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-09-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: ark-web

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-09-12 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ark-web a-form UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.9.1

Fixed in: 3.9.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy a-form || rpm -q a-form || a-form --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.9.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade a-form

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade a-form

Note

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

ark-web a-form UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.1.1

Fixed in: 4.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy a-form || rpm -q a-form || a-form --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade a-form

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade a-form

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-2022-38972?

a-form: upgrade to 3.9.1; a-form: upgrade to 4.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-38972 being exploited?

CVE-2022-38972 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-2022-38972 affect?

CVE-2022-38972 affects a-form, a-form. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Movable Type plugin A-Form versions prior to 4.1.1 (for Movable Type 7 Series) and versions prior to 3.9.1 (for Movable Type 6 Series) allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to inject an arbitrary scr

How urgent is CVE-2022-38972?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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