CVE-2022-46889: A persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in NexusPHP before 1.7.33 allows remote authenticated at

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-46889?

nexusphp: upgrade to 1.7.33. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-46889 being exploited?

CVE-2022-46889 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-2022-46889 affect?

CVE-2022-46889 affects nexusphp. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). A persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in NexusPHP before 1.7.33 allows remote authenticated attackers to permanently inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the title parameter used in /subtitles.php.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-46889?

Priority 44/100. EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited

This week

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2022-46889 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting nexusphp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in NexusPHP before 1.7.33 allows remote authenticated attackers to permanently inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the title parameter used in /subtitles.php.

Why this priority

EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	60.1% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-01-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: nexusphp

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-01-19 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nexusphp nexusphp UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.7.33

Fixed in: 1.7.33

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.7.33 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nexusphp

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-46889?

nexusphp: upgrade to 1.7.33. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-46889 being exploited?

CVE-2022-46889 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-2022-46889 affect?

CVE-2022-46889 affects nexusphp. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). A persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in NexusPHP before 1.7.33 allows remote authenticated attackers to permanently inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the title parameter used in /subtitles.php.

How urgent is CVE-2022-46889?

Priority 44/100. EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited

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