CVE-2022-38291 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 12 Sep 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary scripts via the Search function in SLiMS, 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-2022-38291?

CVE-2022-38291 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Sep 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

SLiMS Senayan Library Management System v9.4.2 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the Search function. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Search bar.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-38291?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Slims Senayan Library Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38291?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-38291 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-2022-38291 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-38291 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3fr6-q9r2-pc9g.