CVE-2022-42235 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 5.4 Published Updated

Attackers can inject arbitrary JavaScript via the student registration form, potentially leading to session hijacking or malicious actions.

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-2022-42235?

CVE-2022-42235 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Oct 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 Stored XSS issue in Student Clearance System v.1.0 allows the injection of arbitrary JavaScript in the Student registration form.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-42235?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Student Clearance System Project Student Clearance System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42235?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-42235 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-2022-42235 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-42235 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ph52-fx5w-3g2w.

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