CVE-2022-23391 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in Pybbs via the search box, potentially compromising user sessions.
- 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-2022-23391?
CVE-2022-23391 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 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
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Pybbs v6.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload inserted into the Search box.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-23391?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Pybbs Project Pybbs.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23391?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-23391 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-2022-23391 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-23391 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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- CVE-2025-8548 atjiu pybbs Registered Email SettingsApiController.java sendEmailCode information exposure
- CVE-2025-8549 atjiu pybbs UserAdminController.java update weak password
Sources
Also known as GHSA-69pp-33q7-629g.