CVE-2022-0941 Stored XSS due to Unrestricted File Upload in star7th/showdoc

High 7.3 Published Updated

Attackers can inject malicious scripts via unrestricted file uploads, leading to stored XSS and potential account takeover in ShowDoc.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2022-0941?

CVE-2022-0941 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in star7th/showdoc, published on 14 Mar 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stored XSS due to Unrestricted File Upload in GitHub repository star7th/showdoc prior to v2.10.4.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-0941?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including showdoc/showdoc. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
showdoc/showdoc PackagistAll versions2.10.4
showdoc/showdoc PackagistAll versions2.10.4

Products include Showdoc Showdoc.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0941?

Upgrade showdoc/showdoc to 2.10.4 or later.

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-2022-0941 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-0941 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wg4r-q74r-p7c8.

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