CVE-2022-48178: X2CRM Open Source Sales CRM 6.6 and 6.9 was discovered to contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerab

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MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-48178 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 stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the Create Action function, aka an index.php/actions/update URI.

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 - Stored 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-2022-48178?

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

Is CVE-2022-48178 being exploited?

CVE-2022-48178 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-2022-48178 affect?

CVE-2022-48178 affects x2crm. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). X2CRM Open Source Sales CRM 6.6 and 6.9 was discovered to contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the Create Action function, aka an index.php/actions/update URI.

How urgent is CVE-2022-48178?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

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