PatchTheCVECVE-2022-46888: Multiple reflective cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in NexusPHP before 1.7.33 allow remote attacker
CVE-2022-46888 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting nexusphp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Multiple reflective cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in NexusPHP before 1.7.33 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the secret parameter in /login.php; q parameter in /user-ban-log.php; query parameter in /log.php; text parameter in /moresmiles.php; q parameter in myhr.php; or id parameter in /viewrequests.php.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
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 | 1.5% (top 25%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2023-01-19 |
| 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
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Nuclei scan template: NexusPHP <1.7.33 - Cross-Site Scripting
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-2022-46888?
nexusphp: upgrade to 1.7.33. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-46888 being exploited?
CVE-2022-46888 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-2022-46888 affect?
CVE-2022-46888 affects nexusphp. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Multiple reflective cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in NexusPHP before 1.7.33 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the secret parameter in /login.php; q parameter in /user-ban-log.php; query parameter
How urgent is CVE-2022-46888?
Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference
Software pages
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