CVE-2022-4960: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in cloudfavorites favorites-web 1.3.0

Routine

LOW 3.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-4960 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting favorites-web. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in cloudfavorites favorites-web 1.3.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Nickname Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-250238 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-01-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: favorites-web project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-12 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

favorites-web project favorites-web DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy favorites-web || rpm -q favorites-web || favorites-web --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison favorites-web sudo apt install favorites-web=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.0> sudo apt-mark hold favorites-web

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

dnf --showduplicates list favorites-web sudo dnf downgrade favorites-web-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add favorites-web

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.

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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-2022-4960?

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

Is CVE-2022-4960 being exploited?

CVE-2022-4960 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-2022-4960 affect?

CVE-2022-4960 affects favorites-web. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in cloudfavorites favorites-web 1.3.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Nickname Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripti

How urgent is CVE-2022-4960?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference

References

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