PatchTheCVECVE-2022-50685: A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in Kentico Xperience allows authenticated users to inject maliciou
CVE-2022-50685 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting xperience. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in Kentico Xperience allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts via XML file uploads as page attachments or metafiles. Attackers can upload malicious XML files that enable stored XSS, allowing malicious scripts to execute in users' browsers.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 94%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2025-12-18 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2022-50685?
xperience: upgrade to newer than 13.0.56. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-50685 being exploited?
CVE-2022-50685 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-2022-50685 affect?
CVE-2022-50685 affects xperience. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in Kentico Xperience allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts via XML file uploads as page attachments or metafiles. Attackers can upload malicious XML files that enable stored XSS,
How urgent is CVE-2022-50685?
Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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