CVE-2022-40004 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Critical 9.6 Published 15 Dec 2022 Updated 21 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can escalate privileges via crafted URLs in the Audit Log of Things Board.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-40004?

CVE-2022-40004 is a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Dec 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Things Board 3.4.1 allows remote attackers to escalate privilege via crafted URL to the Audit Log.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-40004?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Thingsboard Thingsboard.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40004?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-40004 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2022-40004 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-40004 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wrvg-r9g6-49j5.