CVE-2022-46823 Cross-site scripting in Mendix SAML (Mendix 8 compatible)

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Reflected XSS in Mendix SAML allows attackers to extract sensitive information by tricking users into clicking malicious links.

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-2022-46823?

CVE-2022-46823 is a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability in Siemens Mendix SAML (Mendix 8 compatible), published on 10 Jan 2023. 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 vulnerability has been identified in Mendix SAML (Mendix 8 compatible) (All versions >= V2.3.0 < V2.3.4), Mendix SAML (Mendix 9 compatible, New Track) (All versions >= V3.3.0 < V3.3.9), Mendix SAML (Mendix 9 compatible, Upgrade Track) (All versions >= V3.3.0 < V3.3.8). The affected module is vulnerable to reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. This could allow an attacker to extract sensitive information by tricking users into accessing a malicious link.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-46823?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mendix Saml.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46823?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-46823 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-2022-46823 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-46823 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mqwr-55wx-37jr.

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