CVE-2022-1445 Stored Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in the checked_out_to parameter in snipe/snipe-it
Attackers can inject malicious scripts via the checked_out_to parameter to steal user cookies in Snipe-IT.
- 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-2022-1445?
CVE-2022-1445 is a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability in Snipeitapp Snipe-It, published on 24 Apr 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
Stored Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in the checked_out_to parameter in GitHub repository snipe/snipe-it prior to 5.4.3. The vulnerability is capable of stolen the user Cookie.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-1445?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including snipe/snipe-it. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
snipe/snipe-it Packagist | All versions | 5.4.3 |
snipe/snipe-it Packagist | All versions | 5.4.3 |
Products include Snipeitapp Snipe-It.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1445?
Upgrade snipe/snipe-it to 5.4.3 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-2022-1445 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-1445 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Snipeitapp Snipe-It
- CVE-2025-63601 File upload in n/a
- CVE-2026-37709 Snipe-IT has insecure permissions in file uploads
- CVE-2026-86738 Snipe-IT before 8.7.0 CSS Injection via Custom CSS
- CVE-2026-116199 Snipe-IT before 8.6.3 Authentication Bypass via Google SSO Callback
- CVE-2022-1380 Stored Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Item name parameter in snipe/snipe-it
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hpx4-xjp7-m4vr.