CVE-2022-40841 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary web scripts via crafted payloads in the htmlNodes parameter of the NdkAdvancedCustomizationFields plugin.
- 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-2022-40841?
CVE-2022-40841 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Dec 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
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in NdkAdvancedCustomizationFields v3.5.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payloads injected into the "htmlNodes" parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-40841?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ndk-Design Ndkadvancedcustomizationfields.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40841?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-40841 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-2022-40841 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-40841 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qx9w-jxjf-5hrp.