7.2
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2022-50937
Ametys CMS v4.4.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
Description

Ametys CMS v4.4.1 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability in the link directory's input fields for external links. Attackers can inject malicious script code in link text and descriptions to execute persistent attacks that compromise user sessions and manipulate application modules.

INFO

Published Date :

Jan. 13, 2026, 11:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Jan. 13, 2026, 11:15 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2022-50937 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Remediate persistent cross-site scripting in input fields by sanitizing link data.
  • Sanitize user input for link text and descriptions.
  • Implement output encoding for rendered link data.
  • Update Ametys CMS to a patched version if available.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2022-50937 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jan. 13, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Ametys CMS v4.4.1 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability in the link directory's input fields for external links. Attackers can inject malicious script code in link text and descriptions to execute persistent attacks that compromise user sessions and manipulate application modules.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-79
    Added Reference https://www.ametys.org/community/en/ametys-platform/ametys-portal/overview.html
    Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50692
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ametys-cms-cross-site-scripting-xss
    Added Reference https://www.vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php?id=2275
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 5.1
Attack Vector
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SS Integrity
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Base CVSS Score: 7.2
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
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