CVE-2022-20669 Cisco Common Services Platform Collector Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

Medium 6.1 Published 27 May 2022 Updated 6 Nov 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary scripts or access sensitive data via XSS in the Cisco CSPC web interface.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-20669?

CVE-2022-20669 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Cisco Common Services Platform Collector Software, published on 27 May 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Cisco Common Services Platform Collector (CSPC) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the interface. These vulnerabilities are due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input by the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by persuading a user of the interface to click a crafted link. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the interface or access sensitive, browser-based information.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-20669?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Common Services Platform Collector.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20669?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-20669 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-2022-20669 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-20669 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rwvw-pgvv-gwch.