CVE-2023-2822 Ellucian Ethos Identity logout cross site scripting
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts via the logout URL parameter in Ellucian Ethos Identity, potentially compromising user sessions.
- 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-2023-2822?
CVE-2023-2822 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Ellucian Ethos Identity, published on 20 May 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 was found in Ellucian Ethos Identity up to 5.10.5. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file /cas/logout. The manipulation of the argument url leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 5.10.6 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-229596.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-2822?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ellucian Ethos Identity.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2822?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-2822 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-2023-2822 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-2822 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q67p-g93x-788p.