CVE-2022-28712 Cross-site scripting in AVideo

Critical 9.0 Published Updated

An attacker can execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of an authenticated user's browser via the videoAddNew functionality in AVideo.

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

What is CVE-2022-28712?

CVE-2022-28712 is a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability in Wwbn Avideo, published on 22 Aug 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A cross-site scripting (xss) vulnerability exists in the videoAddNew functionality of WWBN AVideo 11.6 and dev master commit 3f7c0364. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to arbitrary Javascript execution. An attacker can get an authenticated user to send a crafted HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-28712?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wwbn Avideo.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28712?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-28712 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-2022-28712 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-28712 exists.

All Wwbn Avideo vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xfqf-929q-6w4c.

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