CVE-2022-23598

Reflected XSS vulnerability when rendering error messages in laminas-form

Description

laminas-form is a package for validating and displaying simple and complex forms. When rendering validation error messages via the `formElementErrors()` view helper shipped with laminas-form, many messages will contain the submitted value. However, in laminas-form prior to version 3.1.1, the value was not being escaped for HTML contexts, which could potentially lead to a reflected cross-site scripting attack. Versions 3.1.1 and above contain a patch to mitigate the vulnerability. A workaround is available. One may manually place code at the top of a view script where one calls the `formElementErrors()` view helper. More information about this workaround is available on the GitHub Security Advisory.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.38%
Vendor Advisory fedoraproject.org Vendor Advisory fedoraproject.org
Affected: laminas laminas-form
Published at:
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-23598?
CVE-2022-23598 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-23598?
To fix CVE-2022-23598, 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-2022-23598 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-23598 is being actively exploited. 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-2022-23598?
CVE-2022-23598 affects laminas laminas-form.
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