CVE-2022-50940 (GCVE-0-2022-50940)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-02-01 12:15 – Updated: 2026-02-03 16:41
VLAI
Title
Knap Advanced PHP Login 3.1.3 Persistent Cross-Site Scripting via Name Parameter
Summary
Knap Advanced PHP Login 3.1.3 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows remote attackers to inject malicious script code in the name parameter. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability to execute arbitrary scripts in users and activity log backend modules, potentially leading to session hijacking and persistent phishing attacks.
Severity
5.1 (Medium)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N
6.4 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
SSVC
Exploitation: poc Automatable: no Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
  • CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Date Public
2022-10-09 00:00
Credits
Vulnerability-Lab [Research Team]
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