CVE-2022-38553 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Reflected XSS in Academy LMS allows attackers to inject scripts via the Search parameter, potentially leading to session hijacking or malicious actions.
- 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-2022-38553?
CVE-2022-38553 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 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
Academy Learning Management System before v5.9.1 was discovered to contain a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the Search parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-38553?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Creativeitem Academy Learning Management System.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38553?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-38553 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-2022-38553 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-38553 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m5cg-qjmp-pw59.