CVE-2023-33255 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Attackers can inject arbitrary JavaScript via DICOM or NIFTI image metadata, leading to code execution in the Papaya web application.
- 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-2023-33255?
CVE-2023-33255 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 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
An issue was discovered in Papaya Viewer 1.0.1449. User-supplied input in form of DICOM or NIFTI images can be loaded into the Papaya web application without any kind of sanitization. This allows injection of arbitrary JavaScript code into image metadata, which is executed when that metadata is displayed in the Papaya web application.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-33255?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Uthscsa Papaya Viewer.
How do I fix CVE-2023-33255?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-33255 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-2023-33255 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-33255 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f52f-87gv-xwq9.