CVE-2022-4979

Sitecore XP 7.5 - 10.2, CMS 7.2, and Managed Cloud XSS

Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Sitecore Experience Platform (XP) 7.5 - 10.2 and CMS 7.2 - 7.2 Update-6 that may allow authenticated Sitecore Shell users to be tricked into executing custom JS code. Managed Cloud Standard customers who run the affected Sitecore Experience Platform / CMS versions are also affected.

Category

5.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.09%
Vendor Advisory sitecore.com Vendor Advisory sitecore.com
Affected: Sitecore Experience Platform
Affected: Sitecore Content Mangement System (CMS)
Affected: Sitecore Managed Cloud
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.sitecore.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1001489 vendor advisory patch
https://support.sitecore.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1001539 vendor advisory patch
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sitecore-xp-cms-managed-cloud-xss third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4979?
CVE-2022-4979 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-4979?
To fix CVE-2022-4979, 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-2022-4979 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-4979 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-2022-4979?
CVE-2022-4979 affects Sitecore Experience Platform, Sitecore Content Mangement System (CMS), Sitecore Managed Cloud.
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