CVE-2022-28732 Apache JSPWiki Cross-site scripting vulnerability on WeblogPlugin

Medium 6.1 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript in victims' browsers via crafted requests to the WeblogPlugin, potentially stealing sensitive information.

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
Available

What is CVE-2022-28732?

CVE-2022-28732 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Apache JSPWiki, published on 4 Aug 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 carefully crafted request on WeblogPlugin could trigger an XSS vulnerability on Apache JSPWiki, which could allow the attacker to execute javascript in the victim's browser and get some sensitive information about the victim. Apache JSPWiki users should upgrade to 2.11.3 or later.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-28732?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.apache.jspwiki:jspwiki-main. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
org.apache.jspwiki:jspwiki-main MavenAll versions2.11.3
org.apache.jspwiki:jspwiki-main MavenAll versions2.11.3

Products include Apache Jspwiki.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28732?

Upgrade org.apache.jspwiki:jspwiki-main to 2.11.3 or later.

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-2022-28732 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-28732 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hph8-29xw-qfxx.

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