CVE-2022-1087 htmly Edit Profile Module cross site scripting
Persistent cross-site scripting in htmly Edit Profile Module allows attackers to inject scripts via the Title field, potentially leading to session hijacking.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-1087?
CVE-2022-1087 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in unspecified htmly, published on 29 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
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in htmly 5.3 whis affects the component Edit Profile Module. The manipulation of the field Title with script tags leads to persistent cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely and requires an authentication. A simple POC has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-1087?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Htmly Htmly.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1087?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-1087 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-2022-1087 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-1087 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in unspecified htmly
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hfc3-8773-fvhf.