CVE-2022-45049: A reflected XSS vulnerability has been found in Axiell Iguana CMS, allowing an attacker to execute code in a v

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2022-45049 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting iguana. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A reflected XSS vulnerability has been found in Axiell Iguana CMS, allowing an attacker to execute code in a victim's browser. The url parameter on the novelist.php endpoint does not properly neutralise user input, resulting in the vulnerability.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-01-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Dutch Institute for Vulnerability Disclosure · Vendor: axiell

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-01-04 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

axiell iguana UPGRADE

Affected: >= 4.0.0 and < 4.5.02

Fixed in: 4.5.02

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 4.5.02 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade iguana

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 4.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison iguana sudo apt install iguana=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold iguana

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

dnf --showduplicates list iguana sudo dnf downgrade iguana-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add iguana

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-2022-45049?

iguana: upgrade to 4.5.02. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-45049 being exploited?

CVE-2022-45049 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-2022-45049 affect?

CVE-2022-45049 affects iguana. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). A reflected XSS vulnerability has been found in Axiell Iguana CMS, allowing an attacker to execute code in a victim's browser. The url parameter on the novelist.php endpoint does not properly neutralise user input, resulting in the vulnerab

How urgent is CVE-2022-45049?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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CVE-2022-45050 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE A reflected XSS vulnerability has been found in Axiell Iguana CMS, allowing an attacker to execute code in a v

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