CVE-2022-22126 Openmct XSS via the “Web Page” element

Medium 6.1 Published 20 Feb 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Stored XSS in NASA OpenMCT allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript via the Web Page element URL field, potentially executing code in victim browsers.

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-2022-22126?

CVE-2022-22126 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in nasa openmct, published on 20 Feb 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

Openmct versions 1.3.0 to 1.7.7 are vulnerable against stored XSS via the “Web Page” element, that allows the injection of malicious JavaScript into the ‘URL’ field. This issue affects: nasa openmct 1.7.7 version and prior versions; 1.3.0 version and later versions.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-22126?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nasa Openmct.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22126?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-22126 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-2022-22126 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-22126 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7v96-4336-925w.