CVE-2022-3877 Click Studios Passwordstate URL Field cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published 19 Dec 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts via the URL field in Click Studios Passwordstate, potentially compromising user accounts.

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-2022-3877?

CVE-2022-3877 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Click Studios Passwordstate, published on 19 Dec 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 vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Click Studios Passwordstate and Passwordstate Browser Extension Chrome. Affected is an unknown function of the component URL Field Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-216246 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-79, CWE-707

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-3877?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Clickstudios Passwordstate.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3877?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-3877 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-2022-3877 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-3877 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cj4v-mx99-hg57.