CVE-2022-47514: An XML external entity (XXE) injection vulnerability in XML-RPC.NET before 2.5.0 allows remote authenticated u

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-47514?

xml-rpc.net: upgrade to 2.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-47514 being exploited?

CVE-2022-47514 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-2022-47514 affect?

CVE-2022-47514 affects xml-rpc.net. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An XML external entity (XXE) injection vulnerability in XML-RPC.NET before 2.5.0 allows remote authenticated users to conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks, as demonstrated by a pingback.aspx POST request.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-47514?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-47514 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting xml-rpc.net. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An XML external entity (XXE) injection vulnerability in XML-RPC.NET before 2.5.0 allows remote authenticated users to conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks, as demonstrated by a pingback.aspx POST request.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2022-12-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xml-rpc.net project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-12-18 04:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xml-rpc.net project xml-rpc.net UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.5.0

Fixed in: 2.5.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xml-rpc.net || rpm -q xml-rpc.net || xml-rpc.net --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade xml-rpc.net

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade xml-rpc.net

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-2022-47514?

xml-rpc.net: upgrade to 2.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-47514 being exploited?

CVE-2022-47514 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-2022-47514 affect?

CVE-2022-47514 affects xml-rpc.net. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An XML external entity (XXE) injection vulnerability in XML-RPC.NET before 2.5.0 allows remote authenticated users to conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks, as demonstrated by a pingback.aspx POST request.

How urgent is CVE-2022-47514?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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