Is CVE-2022-31136 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-31136 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-31136 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-31136 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-31136?

CVE-2022-31136 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2022-31136

CWE-79Published: July 7, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Bookwyrm is an open source social reading and reviewing program. Versions of Bookwyrm prior to 0.4.1 did not properly sanitize html being rendered to users. Unprivileged users are able to inject scripts into user profiles, book descriptions, and statuses. These vulnerabilities may be exploited as cross site scripting attacks on users viewing these fields. Users are advised to upgrade to version 0.4.1. There are no known workarounds for this issue.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-31136 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.