CVE-2022-47187
CWE-79Published: September 28, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
There is a file upload XSS vulnerability in Generex CS141 below 2.06 version. The web application allows file uploading, making it possible to upload a file with HTML content. When HTML files are allowed, XSS payload can be injected into the uploaded file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-47187 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-2022-47187 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts