Is CVE-2022-40434 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-40434 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-40434 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-40434 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-40434?

CVE-2022-40434 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-40434

CWE-79Published: December 19, 2022· Updated: Jul 9, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Softr v2.0 was discovered to be vulnerable to HTML injection via the Name field of the Account page.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Softr v2.0 is vulnerable to HTML injection via the account name field, which can lead to cross-site scripting attacks. This critical vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's session.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should update to the latest version of Softr and ensure that input validation is strictly enforced on all user-controlled fields.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-40434 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

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.