Is CVE-2022-42704 actively exploited?

CVE-2022-42704 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-04-09.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-42704?

CVE-2022-42704 has a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.

How do I patch CVE-2022-42704?

Patch guidance is available from servicenow security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2022-42704.

CVE-2022-42704 - remediation guidance & executive summary

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2022-42704?

7 products: servicenow servicenow, servicenow servicenow, servicenow servicenow, servicenow servicenow, servicenow servicenow, and 2 more.

Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Employee Service Center (esc) and Service Portal (sp) in ServiceNow Quebec, Rome, and San Diego allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script via the Standard Ticket Conversations widget.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: low
User Action: required
Scope: changed
Confidentiality: low
Integrity: low
Availability: none
Weaknesses: CWE-79 · Cross-site Scripting (XSS)CWE-79 · Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Metadata

Primary Vendor: SERVICENOW
Published: 1/13/2023
Last Modified: 4/9/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

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Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

View on NIST NVD