CVE-2022-45217 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 5.4 Published 7 Dec 2022 Updated 23 Apr 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary web scripts via XSS in the Book Store Management System's user addition module.

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: None listed

What is CVE-2022-45217?

CVE-2022-45217 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Dec 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

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Book Store Management System v1.0.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Level parameter under the Add New System User module.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-45217?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Book Store Management System Project Book Store Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45217?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-45217 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-2022-45217 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-45217 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jpwg-5xwr-crpf.