CVE-2022-0951 File Upload Restriction Bypass leading to Stored XSS Vulnerability in star7th/showdoc

High 8.2 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass file upload restrictions to inject malicious scripts, leading to stored XSS 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-2022-0951?

CVE-2022-0951 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in star7th/showdoc, published on 15 Mar 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

File Upload Restriction Bypass leading to Stored XSS Vulnerability in GitHub repository star7th/showdoc prior to 2.10.4.

Weakness: CWE-79, CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-0951?

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-2022-0951?

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-2022-0951 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-0951 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j6jg-w79c-7p8v.

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