Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Drupal Avatar Uploader by Drupal
CVE-2022-50957

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Avatar Uploader

Status
Avatar Uploader
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 May 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2022-50957?

The Drupal avatar_uploader version 7.x-1.0-beta8 is vulnerable to a reflected cross-site scripting attack. Unauthenticated attackers can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the 'file' parameter in URLs. This allows arbitrary JavaScript code injection, which executes in the browsers of unsuspecting victims. It is crucial for site administrators to update to secure versions to mitigate the risk of such attacks.

Affected Version(s)

avatar_uploader 7.0-1.0-beta8

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2022-50957 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50841
exploit
https://www.drupal.org/project/avatar_uploader
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/drupal-avatar-upload...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Milad karimi
.