CVE-2022-23872 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.8 Published 31 Jan 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Stored XSS in Emlog pro allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via the footer_info parameter, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.

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-2022-23872?

CVE-2022-23872 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Emlog Emlog, published on 31 Jan 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Emlog pro v1.1.1 was discovered to contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the component /admin/configure.php via the parameter footer_info.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-23872?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Emlog Emlog.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23872?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-23872 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-2022-23872 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-23872 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-4p8m-v8wq-rq77.