CVE-2022-44724: The Handy Tip macro in Stiltsoft Handy Macros for Confluence Server/Data Center 3.x before 3.5.5 allows remote

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HIGH 8.9UPGRADE

CVE-2022-44724 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.9) affecting handy macros for confluence. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Handy Tip macro in Stiltsoft Handy Macros for Confluence Server/Data Center 3.x before 3.5.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript via a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.9 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-11-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: stiltsoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-11-04 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

stiltsoft handy macros for confluence UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.0.0 and < 3.5.5

Fixed in: 3.5.5

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy handy-macros-for-confluence || rpm -q handy-macros-for-confluence || handy-macros-for-confluence --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.5.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade handy-macros-for-confluence

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade handy-macros-for-confluence

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 3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison handy-macros-for-confluence sudo apt install handy-macros-for-confluence=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold handy-macros-for-confluence

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

dnf --showduplicates list handy-macros-for-confluence sudo dnf downgrade handy-macros-for-confluence-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add handy-macros-for-confluence

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-2022-44724?

handy macros for confluence: upgrade to 3.5.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-44724 being exploited?

CVE-2022-44724 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-2022-44724 affect?

CVE-2022-44724 affects handy macros for confluence. Severity is high (CVSS 8.9). The Handy Tip macro in Stiltsoft Handy Macros for Confluence Server/Data Center 3.x before 3.5.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript via a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

How urgent is CVE-2022-44724?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Atlassian Confluence vulnerabilities

References

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