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CVE-2022-31114: backpack/crud Vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting

backpack/crud provides Create, Read, Update & Delete (CRUD) functions for Backpack, a collection of Laravel packages that help users build custom administration panels. Versions prior to 5.0.13, 4.1.69, and 4.0.63 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting. An attacker could conduct a targeted phishing campaign, in order to trick users or admins into clicking a malicious link, which under very specific circumstances could give them information or possibly admin access. Versions 5.0.13, 4.1.69, and 4.0.63 patch the issue. As a workaround, manually look inside error views in `resources/views/errors` and output `e($exception->getMessage())` instead of `$exception->getMessage()`.

MediumCVSS 5.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2022-31114 is a cross-site scripting flaw in Laravel-Backpack CRUD. A targeted phishing link could make an admin or user load malicious content, which may expose information or possibly lead to admin access under specific conditions. Public sources identify patched versions for supported branches.

Executive priority

Treat as a near-term remediation for internet-facing or widely used admin panels. It is not confirmed exploited, but phishing-driven admin compromise can create business risk if vulnerable versions remain deployed.

Technical view

The issue is CWE-79 XSS in backpack/crud error handling. Affected versions are before 5.0.13, 4.1.69, and 4.0.63. The advisory workaround is to escape exception messages in resources/views/errors using e($exception->getMessage()) instead of outputting $exception->getMessage() directly.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to applications using Laravel-Backpack CRUD in the affected version ranges, especially custom admin panels reachable by users or administrators. The attack requires user interaction through a malicious link and specific circumstances.

Exploitation context

The source describes targeted phishing as the likely path. The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided data, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. The impact is scoped but meaningful because admin-panel sessions can be high value.

Researcher notes

Assessment is based on the CVE record and GitHub advisory only. Public data does not provide exploit details or evidence of exploitation. Focus validation on dependency versioning and customized Laravel error views that render exception messages.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade backpack/crud to 5.0.13, 4.1.69, or 4.0.63 as appropriate.
  • If unable to upgrade, apply the advisory workaround in resources/views/errors.
  • Ensure exception messages are escaped before rendering in error views.
  • Review vendor advisory for branch-specific guidance before changing production systems.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory applications using Laravel-Backpack CRUD.
  • Check installed backpack/crud versions against the affected ranges.
  • Inspect resources/views/errors for unescaped exception message output.
  • Confirm upgraded versions are deployed in production and staging.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
3

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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cwe · medium confidence lookup

CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup

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CVE-2022-31114 mapping review

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.1 (4.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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3Timeline events
1ADP providers
2Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.1CVSS 4.0MediumCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N——GitHub_M

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 4.0 score

5.1Medium
CVSS 4.0 vector shape for CVE-2022-31114Attack VectorAttack ComplexityAttack RequirementsPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionVS ConfidentialityVS IntegrityVS AvailabilitySS ConfidentialitySS IntegritySS Availability

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Attack Requirements
NonePresent
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NonePassiveActive
VS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
VS Integrity
HighLowNone
VS Availability
HighLowNone
SS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
SS Integrity
HighLowNone
SS Availability
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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ADP provider summaries

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Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Laravel-BackpackCRUD>= 5.0.0, < 5.0.13, >= 4.0.0, < 4.1.69, < 4.0.63Listed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-79

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CWE-79 · source CWE mapping

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.

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