CVE-2022-43670 XSS in Sling CMS Reference App Taxonomy Path
An authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary scripts in the taxonomy management feature of Apache Sling CMS via reflected XSS.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2022-43670?
CVE-2022-43670 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Apache Sling App CMS, published on 2 Nov 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
An improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('Cross-site Scripting') [CWE-79] vulnerability in Sling App CMS version 1.1.0 and prior may allow an authenticated remote attacker to perform a reflected cross site scripting (XSS) attack in the taxonomy management feature.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-43670?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.apache.sling:org.apache.sling.cms. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.sling:org.apache.sling.cms Maven | All versions | 1.1.2 |
org.apache.sling:org.apache.sling.cms Maven | All versions | 1.1.2 |
Products include Apache Sling Cms.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43670?
Upgrade org.apache.sling:org.apache.sling.cms to 1.1.2 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-2022-43670 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-43670 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apache Sling App CMS
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jj93-4jr5-x45h.