CVE-2022-0963 Unrestricted XML Files Leads to Stored XSS in microweber/microweber

Medium 5.7 Published Updated

Attackers can inject malicious scripts via unrestricted XML files, leading to stored XSS in Microweber CMS.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2022-0963?

CVE-2022-0963 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Microweber Microweber, published on 15 Mar 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Unrestricted XML Files Leads to Stored XSS in GitHub repository microweber/microweber prior to 1.2.12.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-0963?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
microweber/microweber PackagistAll versions1.2.12
microweber/microweber PackagistAll versions1.2.12

Products include Microweber Microweber.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0963?

Upgrade microweber/microweber to 1.2.12 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-2022-0963 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-0963 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-q3x2-jvp3-wj78.

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