CVE-2022-31454
CWE-79Published: July 28, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Yii 2 v2.0.45 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the endpoint /books. NOTE: this is disputed by the vendor because the cve-2022-31454-8e8555c31fd3 page does not describe why /books has a relationship to Yii 2.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-31454 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-31454 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts