CVE-2022-40257

An HTML injection vulnerability exists in CERT/CC VINCE software prior to version 1.50.4

Description

An HTML injection vulnerability exists in CERT/CC VINCE software prior to 1.50.4. An authenticated attacker can inject arbitrary HTML via a crafted email with HTML content in the Subject field.

Categories

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: CERT/CC VINCE - The Vulnerability Information and Coordination Environment
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/CERTCC/VINCE/issues?q=label%3Asecurity third party advisory issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40257?
CVE-2022-40257 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-40257?
To fix CVE-2022-40257, 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-2022-40257 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-40257 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-2022-40257?
CVE-2022-40257 affects CERT/CC VINCE - The Vulnerability Information and Coordination Environment .
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