CVE-2022-0475 Possible XSS attack via translation
A malicious translator can inject JavaScript into translatable strings, leading to code execution in the Package manager.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-0475?
CVE-2022-0475 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Otrs Otrs, published on 21 Mar 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Malicious translator is able to inject JavaScript code in few translatable strings (where HTML is allowed). The code could be executed in the Package manager. This issue affects: OTRS AG OTRS 7.0.x version: 7.0.32 and prior versions, 8.0.x version: 8.0.19 and prior versions.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-0475?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Otrs Otrs.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0475?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-0475 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2022-0475 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-0475 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Otrs Otrs
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4r7f-f866-24h2.