CVE-2022-42753: SalonERP version 3.0.2 allows an external attacker to steal the cookie of arbitrary users

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-42753 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting salonerp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SalonERP version 3.0.2 allows an external attacker to steal the cookie of arbitrary users. This is possible because the application does not correctly validate the page parameter against XSS attacks.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-11-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Fluid Attacks · Vendor: salonerp project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-11-03 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

salonerp project salonerp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison salonerp sudo apt install salonerp=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.2> sudo apt-mark hold salonerp

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

dnf --showduplicates list salonerp sudo dnf downgrade salonerp-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.2> sudo dnf versionlock add salonerp

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-2022-42753?

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

Is CVE-2022-42753 being exploited?

CVE-2022-42753 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-2022-42753 affect?

CVE-2022-42753 affects salonerp. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). SalonERP version 3.0.2 allows an external attacker to steal the cookie of arbitrary users. This is possible because the application does not correctly validate the page parameter against XSS attacks.

How urgent is CVE-2022-42753?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

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