CVE-2022-4642 tatoeba2 Profile Name cross site scripting
Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via profile names in Tatoeba2, potentially executing code in victim browsers.
- 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-2022-4642?
CVE-2022-4642 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in unspecified tatoeba2, published on 21 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 vulnerability was found in tatoeba2. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component Profile Name Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version prod_2022-10-30 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 91110777fc8ddf1b4a2cf4e66e67db69b9700361. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-216501 was assigned to this vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4642?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tatoeba Tatoeba2.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4642?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-4642 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-2022-4642 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-4642 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fvfc-c6j5-fh4r.