CVE-2022-47870: A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web SQL monitor login page in Redgate SQL Monitor 12.1.31.89

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MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-47870 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting sql monitor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web SQL monitor login page in Redgate SQL Monitor 12.1.31.893 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web Script or HTML via the returnUrl parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-04-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: red-gate

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-04-04 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

red-gate sql monitor DOWNGRADE

Affected: 12.1.31.893

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 12.1.31.893

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sql-monitor || rpm -q sql-monitor || sql-monitor --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 12.1.31.893 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison sql-monitor sudo apt install sql-monitor=<VERSION_BEFORE_12.1.31.893> sudo apt-mark hold sql-monitor

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list sql-monitor sudo dnf downgrade sql-monitor-<VERSION_BEFORE_12.1.31.893> sudo dnf versionlock add sql-monitor

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: SQL Monitor 12.1.31.893 - Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

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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-2022-47870?

sql monitor: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-47870 being exploited?

CVE-2022-47870 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-2022-47870 affect?

CVE-2022-47870 affects sql monitor. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web SQL monitor login page in Redgate SQL Monitor 12.1.31.893 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web Script or HTML via the returnUrl parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2022-47870?

Priority 47/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2022-47542 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE Red Gate SQL Monitor 11.0.14 through 12.1.46 has Incorrect Access Control, exploitable remotely for Escalation

References

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