CVE-2022-40690

Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in BookStack versions prior to v22.09 allows a remote authenticated attacker to inject an arbitrary script.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.50%
Vendor Advisory bookstackapp.com Vendor Advisory bookstackapp.com
Affected: BookStack BookStack
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.bookstackapp.com/blog/bookstack-release-v22-09/ release notes vendor advisory
https://www.bookstackapp.com/docs/admin/security/#using-bookstack-content-externally vendor advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN78862034/index.html third party advisory release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40690?
CVE-2022-40690 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-40690?
To fix CVE-2022-40690, 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-2022-40690 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-40690 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-2022-40690?
CVE-2022-40690 affects BookStack BookStack.
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