CVE-2022-23637

Stored Cross-Site-Scripting (XSS) in Markdown Editor

Description

K-Box is a web-based application to manage documents, images, videos and geodata. Prior to version 0.33.1, a stored Cross-Site-Scripting (XSS) vulnerability is present in the markdown editor used by the document abstract and markdown file preview. A specifically crafted anchor link can, if clicked, execute untrusted javascript actions, like retrieving user cookies. Version 0.33.1 includes a patch that allows discarding unsafe links.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.19%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: k-box k-box
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/k-box/k-box/security/advisories/GHSA-wwcw-h4mf-mvxf third party advisory
https://github.com/k-box/k-box/commit/3bb4df9a4d01aade5bffaa603a514d1a5fabd214 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-23637?
CVE-2022-23637 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-23637?
To fix CVE-2022-23637, 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-2022-23637 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-23637 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-2022-23637?
CVE-2022-23637 affects k-box k-box.
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