CVE-2022-40361: Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in Elite CRM v1.2.11 allows attacker to execute arbitrary code via the lang

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-40361 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting elite cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in Elite CRM v1.2.11 allows attacker to execute arbitrary code via the language parameter to the /ngs/login endpoint.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-01-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: elitecms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-11 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

elitecms elite cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.11

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.11

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy elite-cms || rpm -q elite-cms || elite-cms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison elite-cms sudo apt install elite-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.11> sudo apt-mark hold elite-cms

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

dnf --showduplicates list elite-cms sudo dnf downgrade elite-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.11> sudo dnf versionlock add elite-cms

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-2022-40361?

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

Is CVE-2022-40361 being exploited?

CVE-2022-40361 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-2022-40361 affect?

CVE-2022-40361 affects elite cms. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in Elite CRM v1.2.11 allows attacker to execute arbitrary code via the language parameter to the /ngs/login endpoint.

How urgent is CVE-2022-40361?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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