CVE-2022-40470 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.8 Published Updated

Attackers can inject malicious scripts via the Add Blood Group Name feature, potentially compromising user sessions or executing code.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-40470?

CVE-2022-40470 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Nov 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Phpgurukul Blood Donor Management System 1.0 allows Cross Site Scripting via Add Blood Group Name Feature.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-40470?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpgurukul Blood Donor Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40470?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-40470 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-2022-40470 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-40470 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m64f-7xmr-q83x.

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