CVE-2022-40358: An issue was discovered in AjaXplorer 4.2.3, allows attackers to cause cross site scripting vulnerabilities vi

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-40358 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting ajaxplorer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in AjaXplorer 4.2.3, allows attackers to cause cross site scripting vulnerabilities via a crafted svg file upload.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-09-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ajaxplorer

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-09-23 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ajaxplorer ajaxplorer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.2.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.2.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ajaxplorer sudo apt install ajaxplorer=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.2.3> sudo apt-mark hold ajaxplorer

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

dnf --showduplicates list ajaxplorer sudo dnf downgrade ajaxplorer-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.2.3> sudo dnf versionlock add ajaxplorer

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-2022-40358?

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

Is CVE-2022-40358 being exploited?

CVE-2022-40358 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-2022-40358 affect?

CVE-2022-40358 affects ajaxplorer. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). An issue was discovered in AjaXplorer 4.2.3, allows attackers to cause cross site scripting vulnerabilities via a crafted svg file upload.

How urgent is CVE-2022-40358?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

References

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