CVE-2022-23513AdminLTE Vulnerability
In case of an attack, the threat actor will obtain the ability to perform an unauthorized query for blocked domains on queryads endpoint.
Published Dec 22, 2022 · Updated Aug 27, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-6qh8-6rrj-7497
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2022-23513 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.3 v3.1) affecting AdminLTE (Pi-Hole).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including AdminLTE <=5.17, AdminLTE 5.17.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
5.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
41%
Higher than 98.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
44/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
3
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
Pi-Hole is a network-wide ad blocking via your own Linux hardware, AdminLTE is a Pi-hole Dashboard for stats and more. In case of an attack, the threat actor will obtain the ability to perform an unauthorized query for blocked domains on queryads endpoint. In the case of application, this vulnerability exists because of a lack of validation in code on a root server path: /admin/scripts/pi-hole/phpqueryads.php.
Potential threat actor(s) are able to perform an unauthorized query search in blocked domain lists. This could lead to the disclosure for any victims' personal blacklists.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AdminLTEPi-Hole | >= < 5.17 | 5.17 |
Patched Releases
AdminLTE
<=5.17
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 22, 2022
Last updated
Aug 27, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-284 Improper Access Control
References
- advisorycve.org · CVERecord
- advisorynvd.nist.gov · CVE-2022-23513
- advisoryhttps://github.com/pi-hole/AdminLTE/releases/tag/v5.18
- exploitpacketstormsecurity.com · AdminLTE-PiHole-Broken-Access-Control.html
- exploithttps://github.com/pi-hole/AdminLTE/security/advisories/GHSA-6qh8-6rrj-7497
FAQ
Common Questions.
Pi-Hole is a network-wide ad blocking via your own Linux hardware, AdminLTE is a Pi-hole Dashboard for stats and more.
Affected: AdminLTE (Pi-Hole) versions >= < 5.17. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including AdminLTE <=5.17, AdminLTE 5.17.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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