CVE-2022-2254 Distributed Data Systems WebHMI Cross-site Scripting

Medium 6.2 Published Updated

An administrator can inject scripts into Distributed Data Systems WebHMI, potentially compromising other logged-in users.

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

What is CVE-2022-2254?

CVE-2022-2254 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Distributed Data Systems WebHMI, published on 1 Jul 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A user with administrative privileges in Distributed Data Systems WebHMI 4.1.1.7662 can store a script that could impact other logged in users.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2254?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Webhmi Webhmi Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2254?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2254 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-2022-2254 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-2254 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m8mj-rx2h-m764.

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