Is CVE-2022-40626 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-40626 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-40626 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-40626 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-40626?

CVE-2022-40626 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2022-40626

CWE-79Published: September 14, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An unauthenticated user can create a link with reflected Javascript code inside the backurl parameter and send it to other authenticated users in order to create a fake account with predefined login, password and role in Zabbix Frontend.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-40626 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.