CVE-2022-1231

Public Exploit
XSS via Embedded SVG in SVG Diagram Format in plantuml/plantuml

Description

XSS via Embedded SVG in SVG Diagram Format in GitHub repository plantuml/plantuml prior to 1.2022.4. Stored XSS in the context of the diagram embedder. Depending on the actual context, this ranges from stealing secrets to account hijacking or even to code execution for example in desktop applications. Web based applications are the ones most affected. Since the SVG format allows clickable links in diagrams, it is commonly used in plugins for web based projects (like the Confluence plugin, etc. see https://plantuml.com/de/running).

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.40%
Vendor Advisory fedoraproject.org Vendor Advisory fedoraproject.org
Affected: plantuml plantuml/plantuml
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://huntr.dev/bounties/27db9509-6cd3-4148-8d70-5942f3837604 third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/plantuml/plantuml/commit/c9137be051ce98b3e3e27f65f54ec7d9f8886903 third party advisory patch
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FQMHXN5BVBK433C5SVSSBXWB5JLJ7NID/ vendor advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EO26WBHQRMWTS44M5VLZJIJZOIGJYL3A/ vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1231?
CVE-2022-1231 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1231?
To fix CVE-2022-1231, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-1231 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-1231 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-1231?
CVE-2022-1231 affects plantuml plantuml/plantuml.
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