CVE-2022-4740 kkFileView picturesPreview setWatermarkAttribute cross site scripting
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts via the watermark attribute in kkFileView's picture preview, potentially compromising user sessions.
- 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-2022-4740?
CVE-2022-4740 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in kkFileView, published on 25 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, which was classified as problematic, has been found in kkFileView. Affected by this issue is the function setWatermarkAttribute of the file /picturesPreview. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-216776.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4740?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Keking Kkfileview.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4740?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-4740 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-2022-4740 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-4740 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in kkFileView
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9vpf-fvq4-6558.