CVE-2022-40704: A XSS vulnerability was found in phoromatic_r_add_test_details.php in phoronix-test-suite.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-40704?

phoronix test suite: upgrade to 2022-07-23. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-40704 being exploited?

CVE-2022-40704 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-2022-40704 affect?

CVE-2022-40704 affects phoronix test suite. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). A XSS vulnerability was found in phoromatic_r_add_test_details.php in phoronix-test-suite.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-40704?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2022-40704 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting phoronix test suite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A XSS vulnerability was found in phoromatic_r_add_test_details.php in phoronix-test-suite.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-01-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: phoronix-media

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-01-17 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phoronix-media phoronix test suite UPGRADE

Affected: < 2022-07-23

Fixed in: 2022-07-23

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy phoronix-test-suite || rpm -q phoronix-test-suite || phoronix-test-suite --version

2. UPGRADE to 2022-07-23 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade phoronix-test-suite

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade phoronix-test-suite

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-2022-40704?

phoronix test suite: upgrade to 2022-07-23. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-40704 being exploited?

CVE-2022-40704 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-2022-40704 affect?

CVE-2022-40704 affects phoronix test suite. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). A XSS vulnerability was found in phoromatic_r_add_test_details.php in phoronix-test-suite.

How urgent is CVE-2022-40704?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

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