CVE-2022-4960 cloudfavorites favorites-web Nickname cross site scripting
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts via the Nickname Handler in cloudfavorites favorites-web, 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-2022-4960?
CVE-2022-4960 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in cloudfavorites favorites-web, published on 12 Jan 2024. 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 cloudfavorites favorites-web 1.3.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Nickname Handler. 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. VDB-250238 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4960?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Favorites-Web Project Favorites-Web.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4960?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-4960 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-2022-4960 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-4960 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in cloudfavorites favorites-web
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w38p-7vf5-gv4v.