CVE-2022-45020 Cross-site scripting in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Attackers can cause a Denial of Service in Rukovoditel via a crafted GET request exploiting a DOM-based XSS vulnerability in the login module.

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-2022-45020?

CVE-2022-45020 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Rukovoditel Rukovoditel, published on 5 Dec 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

Rukovoditel v3.2.1 was discovered to contain a DOM-based cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the component /rukovoditel/index.php?module=users/login. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted GET request.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-45020?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rukovoditel Rukovoditel.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45020?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-45020 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-2022-45020 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-45020 exists.

All Rukovoditel Rukovoditel vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pqpr-w68x-43cr.

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