PatchTheCVECVE-2022-4524: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Roots soil Plugin up to 4.0.x
CVE-2022-4524 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting soil. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Roots soil Plugin up to 4.0.x. Affected is the function language_attributes of the file src/Modules/CleanUpModule.php. The manipulation of the argument language leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 4.1.0 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 0c9151e00ab047da253e5cdbfccb204dd423269d. It is recommended to
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 3.5 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 52%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2022-12-15 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2022-4524?
soil: upgrade to 4.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-4524 being exploited?
CVE-2022-4524 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-2022-4524 affect?
CVE-2022-4524 affects soil. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Roots soil Plugin up to 4.0.x. Affected is the function language_attributes of the file src/Modules/CleanUpModule.php. The manipulation of the argument language leads to cro
How urgent is CVE-2022-4524?
Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.