CVE-2022-1536 automad Dashboard cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published 29 Apr 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Authenticated attackers can inject malicious scripts into the automad Dashboard title field, potentially executing code in victim browsers.

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-2022-1536?

CVE-2022-1536 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in unspecified automad, published on 29 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

A vulnerability has been found in automad up to 1.10.9 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the Dashboard. The manipulation of the argument title with the input Home</title><script>alert("home")</script><title> leads to a cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely but requires an authentication. The exploit details have disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-1536?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Automad Automad.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1536?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-1536 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-2022-1536 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-1536 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f6fj-c8gc-64v6.