Is CVE-2022-39048 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-39048 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-39048 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-39048 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-39048?

CVE-2022-39048 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2022-39048

CWE-79Published: April 10, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A XSS vulnerability was identified in the ServiceNow UI page assessment_redirect. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to persuade an authenticated user to click a maliciously crafted URL. Successful exploitation potentially could be used to conduct various client-side attacks, including, but not limited to, phishing, redirection, theft of CSRF tokens, and use of an authenticated user's browser or session to attack other systems.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-39048 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.