CVE-2022-42466 XSS vulnerability, eg for String properties.
Attackers can inject JavaScript into editable string properties, leading to script execution in the Apache Isis web application.
- 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-2022-42466?
CVE-2022-42466 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Apache Isis, published on 19 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
Prior to 2.0.0-M9, it was possible for an end-user to set the value of an editable string property of a domain object to a value that would be rendered unchanged when the value was saved. In particular, the end-user could enter javascript or similar and this would be executed. As of this release, the inputted strings are properly escaped when rendered.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-42466?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.apache.isis.core:isis-core. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.isis.core:isis-core Maven | All versions | 2.0.0-M9 |
org.apache.isis.core:isis-core Maven | All versions | 2.0.0-M9 |
Products include Apache Isis.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42466?
Upgrade org.apache.isis.core:isis-core to 2.0.0-M9 or later.
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-2022-42466 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-42466 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apache Isis
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7pfc-cc9x-8p4m.