CVE-2022-21948

Public Exploit
paste: XSS on the image upload function

Description

An Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in paste allows remote attackers to place Javascript into SVG files. This issue affects: openSUSE paste paste version b57b9f87e303a3db9465776e657378e96845493b and prior versions.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Affected: openSUSE paste
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1197930 issue tracking exploit patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-21948?
CVE-2022-21948 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-21948?
To fix CVE-2022-21948, 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-2022-21948 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-21948 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-2022-21948?
CVE-2022-21948 affects openSUSE paste.
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