CVE-2022-44637
CWE-79Published: December 12, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Redmine before 4.2.9 and 5.0.x before 5.0.4 allows persistent XSS in its Textile formatter due to improper sanitization in Redcloth3 Textile-formatted fields. Depending on the configuration, this may require login as a registered user.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-44637 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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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-44637 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts