CVE-2022-40440 mxGraph vulnerable to cross-site scripting in setTooltips function
An attacker can execute arbitrary scripts in the victim's browser via the setTooltips function in the mxGraph library.
- 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-2022-40440?
CVE-2022-40440 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Oct 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
mxGraph v4.2.2 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the setTooltips() function.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-40440?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including mxgraph. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
mxgraph npm | All versions to 4.2.2 | None |
mxgraph npm | All versions to 4.2.2 | None |
Products include Jgraph Mxgraph.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40440?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-40440 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-2022-40440 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-40440 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j4rv-pr9g-q8jv.