CVE-2022-42096

Public Exploit

Description

Backdrop CMS version 1.23.0 was discovered to contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via Post content.

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 6.71% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory medium.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/backdrop/backdrop/releases/tag/1.23.0 third party advisory release notes
https://backdropcms.org product
https://github.com/bypazs/CVE-2022-42096 third party advisory exploit
https://grimthereaperteam.medium.com/cve-2022-42096-backdrop-xss-at-posts-437c305036e2 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42096?
CVE-2022-42096 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-42096?
To fix CVE-2022-42096, 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-2022-42096 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-42096 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~7% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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