CVE-2022-4841 Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in usememos/memos

High 8.6 Published Updated

Stored XSS in Memos allows attackers to inject malicious scripts, potentially leading to code execution or account takeover.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2022-4841?

CVE-2022-4841 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Usememos Memos, published on 29 Dec 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository usememos/memos prior to 0.9.1.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4841?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including github.com/usememos/memos. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
github.com/usememos/memos GoAll versions0.9.1
github.com/usememos/memos GoAll versions0.9.1

Products include Usememos Memos.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4841?

Upgrade github.com/usememos/memos to 0.9.1 or later.

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-2022-4841 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-4841 exists.

All Usememos Memos vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rmhx-9h5h-3xh3.

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