CVE-2022-48177: X2CRM Open Source Sales CRM 6.6 and 6.9 was discovered to contain a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulne

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MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-48177 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting x2crm. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

X2CRM Open Source Sales CRM 6.6 and 6.9 was discovered to contain a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the adin/importModels Import Records Model field (model parameter). This vulnerability allows attackers to create malicious JavaScript that will be executed by the victim user's browser.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-04-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: x2engine

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-04-15 01:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

x2engine x2crm DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.6 · 6.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy x2crm || rpm -q x2crm || x2crm --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison x2crm sudo apt install x2crm=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.6> sudo apt-mark hold x2crm

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

dnf --showduplicates list x2crm sudo dnf downgrade x2crm-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.6> sudo dnf versionlock add x2crm

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: X2CRM v6.6/6.9 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) (Authenticated)

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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-2022-48177?

x2crm: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-48177 being exploited?

CVE-2022-48177 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-2022-48177 affect?

CVE-2022-48177 affects x2crm. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). X2CRM Open Source Sales CRM 6.6 and 6.9 was discovered to contain a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the adin/importModels Import Records Model field (model parameter). This vulnerability allows attackers to create mal

How urgent is CVE-2022-48177?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

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