CVE-2022-38220 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the Quest KACE SMA interface, potentially compromising user sessions.
- 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-2022-38220?
CVE-2022-38220 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Feb 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
An XSS vulnerability exists within Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA) through 12.1 that may allow remote injection of arbitrary web script or HTML.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-38220?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Quest Kace Systems Management Appliance.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38220?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-38220 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-2022-38220 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-38220 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2025-32975 Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA) Improper Authentication
- CVE-2021-32084 Missing authorization in n/a
- CVE-2021-32086 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
- CVE-2021-32088 An issue was discovered in Quest KACE Systems Deployment Appliance (SMA) 11.0.273.
- CVE-2022-29807 SQL injection in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h3vx-9gm4-8j74.