CVE-2022-43754: An Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in space

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-43754?

manager server: upgrade to 4.2.10, 4.3.2; uyuni: upgrade to 2022.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-43754 being exploited?

CVE-2022-43754 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-2022-43754 affect?

CVE-2022-43754 affects manager server, uyuni. Severity is low (CVSS 2.6). An Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in spacewalk/Uyuni of SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for SUSE Manager Server 4.2, SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for SUSE Manager Server 4.3,

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-43754?

Priority 18/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 2.6UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-43754 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.6) affecting manager server, uyuni. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in spacewalk/Uyuni of SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for SUSE Manager Server 4.2, SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for SUSE Manager Server 4.3, SUSE Manager Server 4.2 allows remote attackers to embed Javascript code via /rhn/audit/scap/Search.do This issue affects: SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for SUSE Manager Server 4.2 hub-xmlrpc-api-0.7-150300.3.9.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.6 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-11-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): SUSE · Vendor: suse · uyuni-project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-11-10 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

suse manager server UPGRADE

Affected: >= 4.2 and < 4.2.10 · >= 4.3 and < 4.3.2

Fixed in: 4.2.10, 4.3.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy manager-server || rpm -q manager-server || manager-server --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.2.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade manager-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade manager-server

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison manager-server sudo apt install manager-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.2> sudo apt-mark hold manager-server

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list manager-server sudo dnf downgrade manager-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.2> sudo dnf versionlock add manager-server

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.

uyuni-project uyuni UPGRADE

Affected: < 2022.10

Fixed in: 2022.10

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2022.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade uyuni

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade uyuni

Note

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

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-2022-43754?

manager server: upgrade to 4.2.10, 4.3.2; uyuni: upgrade to 2022.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-43754 being exploited?

CVE-2022-43754 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-2022-43754 affect?

CVE-2022-43754 affects manager server, uyuni. Severity is low (CVSS 2.6). An Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in spacewalk/Uyuni of SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for SUSE Manager Server 4.2, SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for SUSE Manager Server 4.3,

How urgent is CVE-2022-43754?

Priority 18/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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