CVE-2022-4821
CWE-79Published: December 28, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in FlatPress. This vulnerability affects the function onupload of the file admin/panels/uploader/admin.uploader.php of the component XML File Handler/MD File Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The name of the patch is 3cc223dec5260e533a84b5cf5780d3a4fbf21241. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-217000.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-4821 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-4821 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts