CVE-2022-43018 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in victim browsers via the email parameter in OpenCATS, potentially stealing 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-43018?
CVE-2022-43018 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, 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
OpenCATS v0.9.6 was discovered to contain a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the email parameter in the Check Email function.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-43018?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Opencats Opencats.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43018?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-43018 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-2022-43018 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-43018 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2vh9-489g-3437.