CVE-2022-28353 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in MyBB External Redirect Warning Plugin allows attackers to execute arbitrary scripts via the redirect URL parameter.
- 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-2022-28353?
CVE-2022-28353 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Apr 2023. 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
In the External Redirect Warning Plugin 1.3 for MyBB, the redirect URL (aka external.php?url=) is vulnerable to XSS.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-28353?
It affects 1 product.
Products include External Redirect Warning Project External Redirect Warning.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28353?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-28353 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-2022-28353 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-28353 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jj3r-qhh5-gc2c.