CVE-2022-43143 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Critical 9.6 Published 21 Nov 2022 Updated 29 Apr 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary scripts via XSS in Beekeeper Studio's error modal, 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: None listed

What is CVE-2022-43143?

CVE-2022-43143 is a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Nov 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 Beekeeper Studio v3.6.6 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the error modal container.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-43143?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Beekeeperstudio Beekeeper-Studio.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43143?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-43143 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-2022-43143 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-43143 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gh54-fxmf-wwvq.