CVE-2022-24181 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary code via Host Header injection in PKP Open Journals System, leading to cross-site scripting.
- 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-2022-24181?
CVE-2022-24181 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Apr 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
Cross-site scripting (XSS) via Host Header injection in PKP Open Journals System 2.4.8 >= 3.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitary code via the X-Forwarded-Host Header.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-24181?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Public Knowledge Project Open Journal Systems.
How do I fix CVE-2022-24181?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-24181 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-2022-24181 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-24181 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry, 1 Nuclei template and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3q2f-wr5w-xp3w.