CVE-2022-40704 Cross-site scripting in phoronix-test-suite
An XSS vulnerability in Phoronix Test Suite allows attackers to inject malicious scripts, potentially compromising user sessions or data.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2022-40704?
CVE-2022-40704 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in phoronix-test-suite, published on 17 Jan 2023. 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
A XSS vulnerability was found in phoromatic_r_add_test_details.php in phoronix-test-suite.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-40704?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (1)
phoronix-test-suite openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 10.8.4-3.1 |
Products include Phoronix-Media Phoronix Test Suite.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40704?
Apply the vendor's patch.
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-2022-40704 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-40704 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9447-mqqf-hxwj, MGASA-2023-0022, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-40704, openSUSE-SU-2024:12555-1.