CVE-2022-1782 Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Generic in erudika/para
Attackers can inject malicious scripts into the Para backend, potentially executing code or hijacking user sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-1782?
CVE-2022-1782 is a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability in erudika/para, published on 18 May 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Generic in GitHub repository erudika/para prior to v1.45.11.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-1782?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including com.erudika:para-core. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
com.erudika:para-core Maven | All versions | 1.45.11 |
com.erudika:para-core Maven | All versions | 1.45.11 |
Products include Erudika Para.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1782?
Upgrade com.erudika:para-core to 1.45.11 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-2022-1782 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-1782 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in erudika/para
Sources
Also known as GHSA-phvw-r25p-8xv7.