CVE-2022-42466

XSS vulnerability, eg for String properties.

Description

Prior to 2.0.0-M9, it was possible for an end-user to set the value of an editable string property of a domain object to a value that would be rendered unchanged when the value was saved. In particular, the end-user could enter javascript or similar and this would be executed. As of this release, the inputted strings are properly escaped when rendered.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 3.48% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Isis
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/83ftj5jgtv3mbm28w3trjyvd591jztrz mailing list vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/10/19/2 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42466?
CVE-2022-42466 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-42466?
To fix CVE-2022-42466, 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-2022-42466 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-42466 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-42466?
CVE-2022-42466 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Isis.
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