CVE-2022-23049

Public Exploit

Description

Exponent CMS 2.6.0patch2 allows an authenticated user to inject persistent JavaScript code on the "User-Agent" header when logging in. When an administrator user visits the "User Sessions" tab, the JavaScript will be triggered allowing an attacker to compromise the administrator session.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.83% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory lighthouseapp.com
Affected: n/a Exponent CMS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/issues/1546 issue tracking exploit third party advisory
https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/cobain/ issue tracking exploit third party advisory
https://exponentcms.lighthouseapp.com/projects/61783/tickets/1461 issue tracking exploit vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-23049?
CVE-2022-23049 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-23049?
To fix CVE-2022-23049, 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-2022-23049 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-23049 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-23049?
CVE-2022-23049 affects n/a Exponent CMS.
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